Description
Wholesome beet muffins for babies deliver nutritious sweetness in each tender bite. Packed with natural ingredients and gentle flavors, these morsels will delight little palates and support healthy development.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup (80 grams) cooked beets, steamed or roasted
Flour and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal or flour
Flavor and Leavening Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 356°F (180°C) and prepare a mini muffin tin by lightly coating with coconut oil or using silicone molds.
- Combine cooked beets, coconut oil, ripe banana, and eggs in a blender. Pulse until the mixture becomes a smooth, vibrant pink puree with no visible chunks.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together oat flour, flaxseed meal, cinnamon, and baking powder until thoroughly integrated.
- Gently pour the blended wet ingredients into the dry ingredient mixture, folding carefully to create a uniform batter without overmixing.
- Carefully distribute the batter among 12 mini muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full to ensure proper rising.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes for mini muffins (or 20 minutes for standard-sized). Check doneness by pressing the top lightly – it should spring back, and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the muffins rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Customize Flour Options: Swap oat flour with almond or whole wheat flour for varied nutrition and texture, ensuring gluten-free or alternative grain preferences are met.
- Enhance Nutrient Density: Add ground chia seeds or hemp hearts to boost omega-3 content and provide extra protein for growing babies.
- Storage Savvy: Freeze individual muffins in airtight containers for up to 3 months, making meal prep convenient and maintaining freshness for quick baby snacks.
- Texture Modification: For younger babies, mash the muffins or cut into tiny pieces to prevent choking and support safe eating development.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg