Banana, Carrot & Chia Seed Muffins (1 Year+)
Being Naomi
Healthy and delicious muffins, perfect to stock in the freezer and take out on-the-go.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Snack/Dessert
Cuisine European
Servings 7 Large Muffins or 14 Mini Muffins
- ★ 65 g Wholemeal Flour
- ★ 65 g Plain Flour
- ★ 1 tbsp Chia Seeds
- ★ 1 tsp Baking Powder
- ★ 1 tsp Baking Soda
- ★ 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- ★ Sprinkle of Salt
- 1 Large Banana / 2 Small Very ripe
- 1 Large Carrot / 2 Small
- 60 ml Full Fat Milk
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract The real deal, not vanilla flavouring
Optional
- 50 ml Maple Syrup
- Cube of Unsalted Butter
Peel and coarsely grate the carrot. Peel and break the banana into chunks
Cover and microwave the grated carrot for 2mins and cool
Line the muffin tin with the butter
Set the Oven to 180°C
Combine all the dry ingredients marked with ★ next to it in a large bowl. Set aside
Take the banana chunks, grated carrot, milk and optional maple syrup. Pop them in a blender and blend until almost smooth. I like to leave a bit of texture
Directly into the blender cup, drop in the egg and vanilla essence. Mix with the whisk
Pour the mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients in 3 parts, mixing as little as possible (otherwise the muffins will become heavy)
Spoon the mixture into a muffin tray, about 3/4 full. I usually get 7 muffins from this
Bake in the oven for 20mins
Take the tray out of the oven and rest the muffins in there for 5min. Then transfer the muffins onto a cooling rack for a few more mins
Ready to serve!
Muffin Cases VS Butter Lined Tin: If you prefer not to use butter, place muffin cases into the tin, then pour in the mixture.
Storage: Make sure the muffins have completely cooled down, then store in an air tight container or freeze in a tupperware or sealed bag.
Consume within 3 months.
Heat Up: Microwave for 40-50 seconds.
Make It Sweeter For Older Kids and Adults - Add the Optional 50ml of maple syrup or even up to 70ml for a sweeter taste.
Keyword easy, healthy, muffins, no butter, quick, snack