Apple Muffins for Babies
These soft, naturally sweet apple muffins are the perfect baby snack—no added sugar, freezer-friendly, and packed with fruit, oats, and whole grains.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- - Box grater
- - Muffin pan (mini preferred)
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- - 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2–3 small bananas
- - ½ cup grated apple Gala or Fuji recommended
- - ¼ cup grated carrot optional
- - ¾ cup milk whole milk or milk alternative
- - ¼ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- - 1 large egg
- - 1 tsp vanilla extract
- - 1 cup whole wheat flour
- - ½ cup rolled oats
- - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- - 1 tsp baking powder
- - ½ tsp baking soda
- - ⅛ tsp salt
Instructions
- **Preheat** oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan or use liners.
- **Mix wet ingredients** in a medium bowl: bananas, grated apple, carrot, milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Stir until well combined.
- **Fold in dry ingredients**: flour, oats, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix gently until just combined.
- **Fill muffin cups** with batter, about 2 tablespoons each.
- **Bake** for 16–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- **Cool** in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve diced for younger babies.
Notes
- Substitute bananas with applesauce or sweet potato if needed.
- For dairy-free, use oat milk and coconut oil.
- Freeze in airtight bags up to 3 months.
- For dairy-free, use oat milk and coconut oil.
- Freeze in airtight bags up to 3 months.