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    MJ & Hungryman » Baby/Kid-Friendly Recipes

    18 Healthy Muffins for Babies

    By Min On June 24, 2020, Updated December 7, 2022

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    Here are my top healthy muffins for babies and toddlers all in one place! They are easy to make with wholesome ingredients and without added sugar. Super soft and moist, these baby muffins are the perfect finger food.

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    Reasons to love these Homemade Muffins

    • Made with simple ingredients
    • Packed with nutritious ingredients, like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats.
    • Have a soft texture, making them easy to eat
    • Perfect for little hands - great for baby led weaning.
    • A great way to introduce and sustain exposure to the common allergens
    • Developed by a pediatric registered dietitian (that's me!) to include important nutrients
    • Freezes beautifully.
    • Be sure to make extra because these will be a hit with the entire family
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    • Reasons to love these Homemade Muffins
    • Tips for Serving Muffins to Babies and Toddlers
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Sweet Baby Muffins
    • Savory Muffins for Babies
    • Additional Helpful Resources for Feeding Babies

    Tips for Serving Muffins to Babies and Toddlers

    If looking for that perfect first muffin, you've come to the right place!

    For children under 2, it is best to avoid added sugar. Along the same lines, try to avoid those that are overly sweet. You can learn more in this post - I explain one of the most common questions - which foods to introduce first, fruits or vegetables.

    These fruit-sweetened muffins are subtly sweet, and I believe you'll really appreciate my veggie-loaded savory muffins as well!

    If you're struggling to get your toddler to eat their vegetables, try baking these with them! Cooking together has so many benefits, including increased willingness to try new/disliked foods.

    Enjoy these muffins for breakfast, as an on-the-go snacks, or pack for your child's daycare/preschool!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are muffins safe for babies?

    Yes! They are the perfect first finger foods. You just want to make sure that the texture is soft and moist, which all of the recipes included here are.

    For 6-8 month olds, you can serve these muffins halved or whole. Sounds counterintuitive, but it's better and safer to go bigger in food size at this age. You can also use a mini muffin pan and serve the mini muffins whole.

    For 9+ month olds, you can cut into bite-sized pieces so your baby can practice their pincer grasp. I do recommend continuing to serve big pieces of food so your baby can learn to take bites.

    When can babies eat muffins?

    As soon as they're ready to start solids, which is usually around 6 months of age. If you are unsure whether your baby is developmentally ready, grab my FREE handout.

    Is baking powder and baking soda safe for babies and toddlers?

    The main concern is their sodium content. However, they are necessary for muffins to rise properly.

    Keep in mind that the amount listed is for the ENTIRE batch and your baby will only have a small portion at a time. So in my opinion, yes it's fine.

    How to freeze muffins?

    I personally love to flash freeze and transfer to a freezer-safe bag or air tight container.

    Thaw in the fridge overnight and enjoy straight from the fridge or at room temperature. You can also microwave briefly, no more than 30 seconds. Otherwise they will get too soggy as the muffins are already pretty moist.

    Sweet Baby Muffins

    All of these muffins are made without refined sugar. My go-to ingredients are mashed bananas and unsweetened applesauce.

    I also love to add Greek yogurt for a boost of protein, fat, calcium, and vitamin D. It also helps make the muffins soft.

    If you have older kids, feel free to add some maple syrup or chocolate chips.

    And if your baby has an egg allergy, I offer suggestions for substitutions as well!

    Healthy Blueberry Muffins for Babies
    These blueberry baby muffins are sweetened with fruits only and loaded with nutrition! They're soft and moist, making them perfect for babies
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    Eggless Banana Muffins
    Light and fluffy, these moist eggless banana muffins are healthy and easy to make with basic ingredients. Only one bowl required!
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    Two stacked muffins with top one halved.
    Moist Spinach Muffins
    These healthy spinach muffins with banana are fluffy and moist in texture and packed with nutrition. They are perfect for babies and kids.
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    Spinach muffin with a bite taken out.
    Healthy Carrot Oatmeal Muffins
    These incredibly moist, carrot oatmeal muffins are packed with nutrition and sweetened with fruit only. They are a delicious and healthy way to get more fruits and vegetables into your baby or toddler!
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    Healthy Carrot Banana Muffins
    These banana carrot muffins are perfectly moist, healthy, and flavorful! Made with all natural ingredients, they are a great breakfast that even your baby and toddler can enjoy!
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    A close up shot sliced muffin on toddler's hand.
    Healthy Beet Muffins for Babies
    Made entirely with healthy ingredients, like beans, peanut butter, and no added sugar, these beet muffins can be enjoyed as breakfast, snack, or added to lunchboxes!
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    beetroot muffins on a wire rack with a spoonful of peanut butter, chickpeas in a bowl, and uncooked beetroot
    Fluffy Pear Muffins
    Pear muffins - fluffy and moist with juicy pear spread throughout, these delightful muffins are the perfect fall breakfast treat!
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    A sliced muffin on a plate with sliced pears.
    Healthy Pumpkin Banana Muffins
    These healthy pumpkin banana muffins are super moist and have the perfect balance of natural sweetness and warm fall flavors
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    Three muffins stacked on top of each other with the top one sliced in half.

    While this is a cake recipe, you can totally turn it into muffins!

    Healthy First Birthday Smash Cake Without Sugar
    Made without any added sugar, this first birthday cake is super easy to make, healthy, and delicious!
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    baby happily smashing the cake.
    Healthy Yogurt Muffins
    Light, fluffy, and incredibly moist, these whole wheat greek yogurt muffins are made with just a handful of ingredients and can be flavored in so many ways!
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    Healthy Blackberry Muffins with Oatmeal
    Moist and bursting with berries, these homemade blackberry oatmeal muffins are easy to whip up with healthy ingredients.
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    Toddler grabbing sliced blackberry muffin.

    Apple Cinnamon Muffins

    Who can resist this classic combo? Made without eggs and dairy, these are an allergy-friendly hit!

    Pineapple Coconut Muffins for Babies
    These super easy and healthy pineapple coconut muffins are soft and moist, making them the perfect finger food for babies.
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    Savory Muffins for Babies

    Carrot Zucchini Muffins (with avocado)
    Made with healthy fats, vegetables, and no added sugar, these carrot zucchini muffins they will keep you and your child happy and nourished. 
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    Savory Vegetable Muffins
    Loaded with veggies and packed with flavor these savory vegetable muffins with cheese are perfect for breakfast or school lunches
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    Kid Friendly Southwestern Oat Muffins
    Delicious and healthy flourless oat vegetable muffins for babies, toddlers, and kids! These savoury muffins are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast/snack packed with vegetables, whole grains, as well as protein and fat to keep them fuller for longer!
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    Mexican Lentil Muffins
    Looking for a healthy savory vegetable muffin for kids? These Mexican lentil muffins are moist and packed with essential nutrients that babies and toddlers need.
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    Vegan vegetable quinoa muffins
    Made with healthy ingredients like broccoli, carrots, and quinoa, these egg and dairy-free vegetable muffins with quinoa are perfect for baby led weaning and school lunchboxes.
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    More veggie-loaded muffins

    If you're looking for more savoury vegetable muffins for babies and kids, you're going to love my second e-cookbook! Here are some examples.

    a collage of savory muffins for babies and toddlers

    Do you want to minimize picky eating and set a solid foundation for a lifetime of healthy eating habits?

    Check out this 3 month mastering self-feeding program! It’s the closest thing to me being in your kitchen

    Find out more!

    Additional Helpful Resources for Feeding Babies

    • Best first foods for babies
    • Best Iron rich foods
    • Top foods for 8 month olds
    • Healthy foods for 1 year old
    • 60+ baby led weaning recipes

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    About Min

    Thank you so much for stopping by! I am Min, a Registered Dietitian, a Christ follower, a wife, and a mom to our two miracle babies! Currently, I’m having a ton of fun feeding their tummies and sharing our baby led weaning journey! Follow me on Instagram if interested in seeing daily menu as well as tips and tricks.

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    1. Applemint says

      December 22, 2021 at 1:40 am

      Hi Min,
      Thank you for sharing all these recipes, I dont have an oven at home but I do have and airfryer. I was wondering if I can make the muffins in the airfryer instead of the oven?
      Cheers from South Korea!

      Reply
      • Min says

        December 22, 2021 at 3:57 pm

        Hi! So awesome to connect with you! My parents send me pictures everyday and it's quite cold there isn't it? We are still in t-shirts here haha. Unfortunately, won't work in the airfryer.

        Reply
    2. Lizzy says

      November 10, 2021 at 10:37 am

      Tried a few of these, and they are my baby’s favorite foods! (She loves the beet one especially!)

      Reply
      • Min says

        November 10, 2021 at 10:39 am

        SO happy to hear!! I always cook a big batch of beets and freeze them so I can make those muffins easily!

        Reply
    3. Christina Meinen says

      October 21, 2021 at 2:23 pm

      I am trying to find the philly cheesesteak toddler muffin recipe. Do you have that? thank you!

      Reply
      • Min says

        October 21, 2021 at 4:21 pm

        Hi! That recipe is actually in my comfort meals cookbook

        Reply
    4. Grace Choi says

      August 15, 2021 at 3:18 pm

      Hi! Could you make these in mini muffin tins instead? If so, is it a good size for a 7 mo old who is learning to eat?

      Reply
      • Min says

        August 22, 2021 at 8:49 pm

        You can! YOu'll just need to adjust the cooking time. And yes!

        Reply

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