Description
Wholesome beet muffins offer nutritious sweetness perfect for little ones’ delicate palates. Packed with vibrant nutrients and gentle flavor, these simple treats provide a delightful introduction to healthy eating for babies exploring new tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 ripe banana
- ½ cup (80 grams) cooked beets (steamed or roasted)
Flour and Thickening Agents:
- ½ 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
- Prepare the oven by warming it to 356°F (180°C) and lightly coating a mini muffin tin with oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Transform cooked beets, ripe banana, coconut oil, and eggs into a silky, vibrant puree using a blender, ensuring a smooth and consistent texture.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine oat flour, ground flaxseed, warming cinnamon, and leavening agent to create a nutrient-rich dry base.
- Gently fold the blended liquid ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring carefully until the batter becomes uniform and free of lumps.
- Distribute the vivid magenta batter evenly across the muffin tin, filling each cavity about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake mini versions for approximately 15 minutes, or regular-sized muffins for around 20 minutes.
- Test for doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should emerge without any raw batter clinging to it, indicating the muffins are perfectly cooked.
- Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to complete cooling.
Notes
- Packed with vibrant beets, these nutrient-dense muffins offer a delicious way to introduce iron-rich foods to babies.
- Easy to make ahead and freeze, providing quick, healthy snacks for busy parents and curious little eaters.
- Perfect for supporting developmental stages with wholesome ingredients like oat flour and flaxseed that promote digestive health.
- Naturally sweetened with banana, these muffins eliminate refined sugars while delivering gentle, baby-friendly flavors.
- Soft texture ensures safe consumption for babies starting solid foods, with small size preventing choking risks.
- Versatile recipe allows simple modifications like adding pureed fruits or switching to different flour types for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg