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Home » Baby/Kid-Friendly Recipes » Carrot Cake Blender Baby Muffins

Carrot Cake Blender Baby Muffins

By Min On June 1, 2020, Updated January 13, 2021

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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! Enjoy them for breakfast or snack.

cooked carrot muffins on a wire rack with one muffin sliced in half

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Contents
  • Ingredients
  • Step by Step Instructions
  • Baking Tips
  • Serving Suggestions
  • How to Store
  • Other Baby Muffins to Try:

In continuing with my baby blender muffin series, I’ve developed another healthy version of a classic – carrot cake. The base recipe is very similar to the spinach sweet potato muffins and the blueberry muffins.

Ingredients

all the ingredients for carrot oatmeal muffins laid down on a white background

Carrots: You’ll need about 2-3 medium carrots to get 1 packed cup grated. Avoid using the pre-shredded ones from the store because they tend to be dry, which will make it challenging for babies to work through. I like to use my box grater for this. You can also use the shredding attachment on a food processor if you have it.

While you’re at it, grate extra and add them to smoothie bowls, chia puddings (bye bye constipation!), or overnight oats/quinnoa.

Dates: Medjool dates work the best. They are larger, more moist, and sweeter than the other varieties. But any will work. Just be sure to use more since they are smaller.  Soak in warm water for at least 30 minutes as it will result in smoother consistency. You can also swap the dates out with 1 medium banana if you wish.

Unsweetened applesauce: Along with dates, adds natural sweetness and provides moisture without having to use oil. 

Greek yogurt: whole fat is preferred, especially for kids under 2. Plant-based alternatives will work too. Just be sure to check the label for sugar content as they tend to contain added sugars. 

Egg: flax egg also works

on the left whole walnuts in a food chopper and on the right walnuts finely chopped in a coffee grinder

Walnuts: Finely ground for babies. I like to use my coffee grinder to blitz a bunch of nuts (and seeds) at one time. You should too! Store in an airtight container and sprinkle on top of oatmeal, yogurt, cereal, baked goods, etc. For older children, you can keep them finely chopped.

Coconut: look for unsweetened shredded coconut as it comes pre-ground and is finer in texture. Will look like snowfall. This will be safest for babies. You can leave this out to save you a trip to the store. But it’s a really versatile ingredient to have in your pantry and will kick the flavor up another notch in these carrot oatmeal muffins

Cinnamon: Don’t skimp on this. Also add nutmeg if you have it! Together they will impart a very warm, cozy flavor.

Vanilla extract: To address the question I get asked all the time, yes! babies can have it. 

Step by Step Instructions

On the left -all the ingredients minus the stir-ins blended in a food processor. On the right carrots and walnuts added to the blender
  1. Add all the ingredients, minus the carrots, walnuts, and coconut into the blender. Process until smooth.
  2. Stir in the carrots and walnuts.
on the left precooked muffins in a blue silicone baking mat and on the right cooked carrot oatmeal muffins
  1. 3. Spoon batter to a greased/lined baking mat. I only use my silicone baking mat and LOVE it as there’s no need to grease and the muffins come out so well after baking. Top with coconut. Press into the batter slightly.
  2. 4. Bake in the oven!

Baking Tips

  • Every oven is slightly different so check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the middle, making sure it comes out clean.
  • Once done, don’t attempt to take them out immediately from the muffin pan. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes. This is VERY important.
  • If you find that the muffins are too moist, put them in the fridge to help firm up.

Serving Suggestions

on the left baked carrot oatmeal muffins on a wire rack with a toddler hand and on the right sliced muffin with cream cheese

Amp up your baby or toddler’s nutrition even more by serving these moist carrot cake oatmeal muffins with butter, cream cheese, nut butter, etc.

How to Store

a closed up shot of three carrot oatmeal muffins stacked
  • Store in an airtight container for 3-5 days in the fridge. You’ll find that the flavors develop more over time.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months. I personally flash freeze all my baked goods.
    • thaw in the fridge overnight. Serve as is or warmed up in the microwave or toaster oven for VERY briefly. Otherwise, they will become too soggy.

Other Baby Muffins to Try:

  • Beetroot Muffins
  • Pumpkin Bean Muffins
  • Spinach Sweet Potato Blender Muffins
  • Pineapple Coconut Muffins
  • Southwestern Oat Muffins

Did you make these baby and toddler-friendly Carrot Cake Blender Muffins? Follow me on Instagram post a photo and tag me, post a photo on my Facebook page, or save it to Pinterest. I love to see what you’re making! 

a closed up shot of three carrot oatmeal muffins stacked

Carrot Cake Blender Muffins

These incredibly moist, carrot oatmeal muffins are packed with nutrition and contain no added sugar. They are a delicious and healthy way to get more fruits and vegetables into your baby or toddler!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Author: Min | MJ and Hungryman

Ingredients

For the blender

  • 1 cup (105g) rolled oats
  • 3 medjool dates, pitted and soaked (see note)
  • 6 ounces (3/4 cup) Whole fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup (110g) unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 egg (or flax egg)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional but highly recommended)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Stir-ins

  • 1 cup packed (125g) grated carrots, about 2-3 medium carrots
  • 1/3 cup (35g) finely chopped walnuts

Topping

  • Unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Into a blender of food processor, add the oats first and then the rest of the ingredients under "for the blender." Blend until smooth.
  • Stir in carrots and walnuts. Spoon the batter evenly into a prepared muffin pan. Top with coconut, as much or as little as you wish. Press onto the batter slightly.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool completely (wait at least 10 minutes) before taking them out of the pan.

Notes

  • Dates: soak in warm water for at least 30 minutes as it will result in smoother consistency. You can also swap the dates out with 1 medium banana if you wish.
  • Every oven is slightly different so check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the middle, making sure it comes out clean.
  • Once done, don’t attempt to take them out immediately from the muffin pan. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes. This is VERY important.
  • If you find that the muffins are too moist, put them in the fridge to help firm up.
  • Store in an airtight container for 3-5 days in the fridge. You’ll find that the flavors develop more over time.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months. I personally flash freeze all my baked goods.
    • thaw in the fridge overnight. Serve as is or warmed up in the microwave or toaster oven for VERY briefly. Otherwise, they will become too soggy.

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3322IU | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Low Salt
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Thank you so much for stopping by! I am Min, a Registered Dietitian, a Christ follower, a wife, and a mom to our miracle baby, Caleb. Currently, I’m having a ton of fun feeding his little tummy 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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Comments

  1. Ashley says

    June 1, 2020 at 10:51 am

    Ohhh these look great! Do you think I could sub honey for the dates? (I have everything else to make these and don’t wanna go to the store haha)

    • Min says

      June 1, 2020 at 12:33 pm

      Yes!

  2. Betty says

    June 1, 2020 at 1:06 pm

    Will plain yogurt work in place of Greek yogurt?

    • Min says

      June 2, 2020 at 3:35 pm

      Many people used it to make the blueberry blender muffins and said they turned out great! I imagine it would work with this one as well.

  3. Jenny says

    June 1, 2020 at 1:20 pm

    Is there any alternatives to greek yogurt? We ran out. Would milk work ?

    • Min says

      June 2, 2020 at 3:34 pm

      Plain yogurt might work but milk will make the muffins too wet

  4. Patricia says

    June 1, 2020 at 8:59 pm

    Can I leave the walnuts out? Will the consistency work?

    • Min says

      June 2, 2020 at 3:33 pm

      Will be fine! But for additional boost of healthy fat, consider adding seeds (like sunflower, chia, hemp, etc.)

  5. Rouline Siauw says

    June 16, 2020 at 3:45 am

    Hi, can i substitute the applesauce to banana?

    • Min says

      June 25, 2020 at 1:27 pm

      Several moms have told me that applesauce worked well!

  6. Kacey says

    June 23, 2020 at 1:38 pm

    Is there a alternative to Greek yogurt,both my husband and youngest daughter are lactose intolerant?

    • Min says

      June 25, 2020 at 1:26 pm

      Hi! You can use a plant-based alternative. Just make sure to look for plain, no sugar-added

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