Reasons to love these Homemade Muffins
Made with simple ingredients Packed with nutritious ingredients, like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats. Have a soft texture, making them easy to eat Perfect for little hands – great for baby led weaning. A great way to introduce and sustain exposure to the common allergens Developed by a pediatric registered dietitian (that’s me!) to include important nutrients Freezes beautifully. Be sure to make extra because these will be a hit with the entire family
Tips for Serving Muffins to Babies and Toddlers
If looking for that perfect first muffin, you’ve come to the right place! For children under 2, it is best to avoid added sugar. Along the same lines, try to avoid those that are overly sweet. You can learn more in this post – I explain one of the most common questions – which foods to introduce first, fruits or vegetables. These fruit-sweetened muffins are subtly sweet, and I believe you’ll really appreciate my veggie-loaded savory muffins as well! If you’re struggling to get your toddler to eat their vegetables, try baking these with them! Cooking together has so many benefits, including increased willingness to try new/disliked foods. Enjoy these muffins for breakfast, as an on-the-go snacks, or pack for your child’s daycare/preschool!
Sweet Baby Muffins
All of these muffins are made without refined sugar. My go-to ingredients are mashed bananas and unsweetened applesauce. I also love to add Greek yogurt for a boost of protein, fat, calcium, and vitamin D. It also helps make the muffins soft. If you have older kids, feel free to add some maple syrup or chocolate chips. And if your baby has an egg allergy, I offer suggestions for substitutions as well! While this is a cake recipe, you can totally turn it into muffins!
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Who can resist this classic combo? Made without eggs and dairy, these are an allergy-friendly hit!
Savory Muffins for Babies
More veggie-loaded muffins
If you’re looking for more savoury vegetable muffins for babies and kids, you’re going to love my second e-cookbook! Here are some examples.
Additional Helpful Resources for Feeding Babies
Best first foods for babies Best Iron rich foods Top foods for 8 month olds Healthy foods for 1 year old 60+ baby led weaning recipes
