Baby Food Friday: Healthy Zucchini Muffins for Babies or Toddlers
Healthy Zucchini Muffins are a great way to get babies or toddlers to eat fruits and vegetables without all the added sugar.
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Servings: 24 mini muffins
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 c. flour
- 1/2 c. baby oatmeal or oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt optional
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 1 c. zucchini grated
- 1/4 c. butter melted (or vegetable oil)
- 1/2 c. applesauce
- 2 bananas mashed
- 1/2 c. chopped fruit strawberries, peaches, blueberries, or plums work well
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl combine the flour, oatmeal, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
- In a small bowl beat the eggs.
- Add the eggs, zucchini, butter, applesauce, and bananas to the dry mixture and mix until combined.
- Fold in the fruit.
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin cups filling almost to the top of the cups.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
Recipe adapted from The Busy Baker
**If freezing wrap the muffins in plastic wrap then place in a zip top freezer bag. Thaw on the counter 20 minutes before serving. Can be frozen for up to 3 months**