Description
“ABC Baby Muffins – a healthy, sugar-free snack for babies featuring apples, bananas, and carrots. These moist mini muffins are perfect for baby-led weaning or as a nutritious on-the-go snack.”
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed very ripe banana (2–3 small bananas)
- ½ cup shredded apple (1 small apple)
- ¼ cup shredded carrot (1 small carrot)
- ¾ cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plain nondairy)
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ⅛ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, mix mashed banana, shredded apple, shredded carrot, milk, melted butter (or coconut oil), egg, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk whole wheat flour, rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently until just combined. Do not over-mix.
- Divide batter evenly into the muffin pan, filling each cup to the top (about 2 tablespoons per cup).
- Bake for 16-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum natural sweetness.
- Adjust baking time for larger muffins.
- Peeling apples and carrots ensures a smooth texture, suitable for babies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-20 minutes
- Category: Baby Food, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
