ABC MUFFINS

Looking for naturally sweetened muffins for baby-led weaning? Babies, toddlers, and even big kids love these soft and sweet ABC Muffins made with Apple, Banana, and Carrots! Perfect for 6+ months.

ABC MUFFINS FOR BABY & TODDLES

Want muffins that double as a snack option AND a healthy addition to breakfast and lunch?

These ABC muffins can do just that. Filled with flavor from apples, bananas, and carrots but naturally sweetened, your kids will think they’re getting a treat with these delicious muffins.

The ingredients for these muffins come together in just 10 minutes, plus they’re a great choice for baby-led weaning due to their soft texture. ABC muffins are also a friendly way to introduce the flavor and texture of carrots to any kids who might not be so familiar with this veggie.

REASONS TO LOVE THESE APPLE BANANA CARROT MUFFINS

baby, toddler, kid and adult-friendly
easy to make
great for school or packed lunches
healthy
freezer-friendly
great for breakfasts on the go
can be made gluten and dairy-free
naturally nut-free

INGREDIENTS

Make sure to read the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions!

Flour: you can use all-purpose, white whole wheat flour, a mixture of 50/50 white and whole wheat flour, or gluten-free one-for-one flour.
Applesauce: can use homemade or store-bought. If using store-bought then make sure to look for no-added-sugar applesauce.
Banana: you will need a very ripe banana with lots of brown spots.
Carrots: finely shredded or grated work best. If you have a picky eater, you can blitz the applesauce, banana, and carrots in a blender until smooth. Then add to the batter.
Oil/Butter: to make the muffins nice and moist. You can use coconut, avocado, vegetable, olive oil, or melted butter.
Egg
Vanilla
Baking Soda
Baking Powder
Salt
Cinnamon

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF ABC MUFFINS

These muffins are loaded with nutritional goodness, which makes them the perfect option for kiddos, especially over store-bought muffins.

Applesauce adds fiber and nutrients such as vitamin C and other antioxidants.
Banana gives this applesauce natural sweetness and a boost of potassium and B vitamins.
Carrots load these muffins with vitamin A, antioxidants, and fiber.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Prep: Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spray or line a mini muffin tin.
Whisk: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Stir: In a large bowl, stir together the mashed banana, applesauce, carrots, maple syrup, butter/oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Combine: pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fill Muffin Tin: Scoop the batter into the muffin tin 3/4 of the way full.
Bake: Place the muffin tin into the oven, and bake for 18-20 minutes or until just golden brown.
Eat: Let cool for 5-10 minutes, and serve.

TOOLS NEEDED

Mini Muffin Pan
Cookie Scoop
Measuring Cups and Spoons

HOW TO STORE & FREEZE

Once the muffins have cooled completely, store them in an airtight container. They will keep on the counter for up to 4 days and in the fridge for up to a week.

To freeze the muffins, place the mini muffins into a freezer zip-lock baggie or stasher bag and place in the freezer. They will keep for up to 3 months frozen.

Thaw frozen mini ABC muffins overnight in the fridge or by gently warming them in the microwave.

BABY-LED WEANING ABC MUFFINS

These muffins are perfect for baby-led weaning or as a finger food because they are soft to eat and your baby can easily pick them up in their hands with a palmar grasp or with their pincer grasp if they are cut into smaller chunks. You can serve them to your baby sliced in half or cut into small chunks.

ABC MUFFINS FOR TODDLERS & KIDS

These quick and easy muffins are also great for toddlers and kids. You can serve them as is, or with a smear of cream cheese, butter or peanut butter for breakfast, snack or packed into a school lunch.

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