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Banana spinach toddler muffins in a green bowl, on the counter with bananas and muffins around it.

Banana Spinach Toddler Muffins

These Banana Spinach Toddler Muffins are soft, naturally sweetened, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for toddler snack time, lunchboxes, or an easy make-ahead breakfast.
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Course: Snack
Keyword: baby-led weaning, muffins
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 30 mini muffins
Calories: 58kcal
Author: Ali Ellis, MSc., RD

Equipment

  • 1 Blender or Food processor

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup bananas 2 large, or 3 small
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • cup milk (milk of choice)
  • 3 tbsps coconut oil melted
  • ½ cup applesauce unsweetened
  • 2 tsps vanilla

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup large flaked oats
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line or grease a mini muffin pan.
  • In a blender or food processor, add all of the wet ingredients. Blend on high for 30 seconds, until well combined and the spinach has blended in.
  • Pour the green mixture into a large bowl. Add the dry ingredients. Stir gently to combine. If using chocolate chips, fold into the batter.
  • Scoop out the muffin batter into the mini muffin pan.
  • Bake in the oven for 20-24 minutes, until golden brown on the top and a centres cooked through.
  • Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

These muffins are naturally sweetened with bananas and applesauce, but if you want them a touch sweeter, you could add 2-3 tablespoons of maple syrup.
Let cool completely before transferring to an airtight container to store.

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.005g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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