"Behold the magical "dead banana" muffin. This is what transpires when those brown suckers are kickin' around on your counter and you were just about to toss them out. I made mine with almost everything I had within reach yesterday. Greek Yogurt Blueberry Carrot Banana Muffins with Pecan Oat Crunch Topping. Phew! That's a delicious mouthful."
Blueberry, Carrot, And Banana Muffins
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Serves or Makes: 12
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For the Muffins:
ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose white)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries, washed and dried well
- 3 ripe medium bananas, mashed (or 2 ½ large will work too!)
- 1 large carrot, grated (use medium holes on the box grater)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup melted butter, (or coconut oil or ¼ cup oil + ¼ applesauce)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
For the Crumble Topping:
ingredients
- 1/3 packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons cold butter
- 2 tablespoons oatmeal flakes (I use the quick)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, almonds or walnuts