Description
Healthy beet muffins deliver nutrient-packed deliciousness for infant nutrition, combining sweet root vegetables with wholesome ingredients. Tiny hands will enjoy gentle nibbles of these moist, naturally sweetened treats designed specifically for baby’s developing palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 eggs
- 1 ripe banana
- ½ cup (80 grams / 2.8 oz) cooked beets (steamed or roasted)
- ½ cup oat flour
- 1 tbsp flaxseed meal or flour
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Warm the oven to 356°F (180°C) and lightly oil a mini muffin tin to prevent adhesion.
- Liquid Fusion: Blend cooked beets, ripe banana, coconut oil, and eggs into a velvety, magenta puree, ensuring a silky-smooth consistency.
- Dry Ingredient Blend: Whisk oat flour, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, and leavening agent in a mixing bowl to create a nutrient-dense foundation.
- Batter Harmonization: Delicately incorporate the liquid mixture into dry ingredients, stirring until a uniform, lump-free batter emerges.
- Tin Filling: Distribute the vibrant batter across muffin cavities, filling each about two-thirds full to accommodate rising.
- Baking Cycle: Position the tin in the preheated oven, baking mini muffins for 15 minutes or standard-sized for approximately 20 minutes.
- Doneness Verification: Pierce the muffin center with a toothpick; a clean removal signals perfect cooking, with no raw batter residue.
- Cooling Stage: Let muffins rest in the tin briefly before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Boost Nutrient Absorption: Ground flaxseed enhances the muffins’ nutritional profile by providing omega-3 fatty acids and improving digestibility for babies.
- Prevent Sticky Situations: Thoroughly coat the muffin tin with oil or cooking spray to ensure easy removal and prevent muffins from breaking apart.
- Monitor Baking Precision: Ovens vary, so start checking muffins a few minutes before the recommended baking time to avoid overcooking or drying out.
- Storage Smart: Cool muffins completely before storing in an airtight container to maintain moisture and prevent potential bacterial growth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg