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Carrot Apple Mini Muffins

These Carrot Apple Mini Muffins are soft, lightly sweet, and packed with wholesome ingredients—making them a perfect fit for toddlers, picky eaters, and baby-led weaning. Even better, they freeze beautifully and come together in one bowl using pantry staples. Great for breakfast, snacks, or on-the-go bites!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Servings 10 toddler-sized
Calories 87 kcal

Equipment

  • Grater
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Silicone or paper muffin liners
  • Mini muffin tin
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup carrot grated
  • 1/2 cup apple grated
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup honey mashed banana/applesauce for under 1 year
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini muffin tin with silicone or paper liners.
  • Mix the grated carrot and apple in a large bowl with the flour, egg, milk, honey, and baking powder. The batter will be slightly thick—that’s completely normal!
  • Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each one about ¾ full.
  • Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden on top and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool before serving. For younger babies, mash or crumble the muffin into soft pieces for easy eating.

Notes

Storage: Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze in a sealed container for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temp or reheat gently in the microwave.
Age Modifications: For babies under 12 months, replace honey with mashed banana or unsweetened applesauce. Serve mashed, crumbled, or cut into soft chunks depending on your baby’s stage.
Allergy-Friendly Substitutions: Use a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water) for egg-free muffins. Substitute milk with any unsweetened plant-based milk for a dairy-free version. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend suitable for baking.
Nutrition Boosters: Add 1 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia seeds for extra fiber. A spoonful of almond or sunflower seed butter can also be stirred in for healthy fats. Plus, a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg gives a cozy flavor kids often love.

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 56mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1106IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple muffins for kids, baby-led weaning muffins, carrot apple mini muffins, healthy toddler muffins, soft muffins for babies, vegetable muffins for toddlers
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