Picky Eaters. My kids are the WORST. It’s like alarms and sirens go off anytime anything that’s remotely good for them is placed within a 5 inch radius. Do you feel my pain?
If so, you NEED these muffins in your life. They’re full of good veggies and fiber, and the best part is that they don’t even taste like it. Your kids will not turn up their noses at these toddler muffins. I can pretty much guarantee it! (They may also like these yummy Strawberry Banana Yogurt Muffins, too!)
My kids happily devour them any chance they’re given.
Deceptively Delicious Toddler Muffins
These healthy muffins are packed with fruits, veggies, and fiber. They're a wonderful, nutritious kids breakfast or kids snack.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 2 bananas, mashed
- 1 (4.5 oz) jar of baby squash
- 2 grated carrots (I used the pre-cut matchstick carrots)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of oat bran (I used Kellogg’s All-Bran Buds)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees and grease 12 standard muffin cups.
- Cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the mashed bananas, squash, carrots and eggs.
- Stir in the flour, bran, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and salt.
- Stir to combine ingredients, and then distribute evenly amongst the muffin cups.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Eat within two days or freeze.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 muffinAmount Per Serving: Calories: 182Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 231mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 2gSugar: 11gProtein: 3g
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A Thrifter in Disguise says
What a great idea! All the ingredients look yummy to begin with. I’ve never thought about using matchbook carrots–that’s so smart. I can’t stand hand-grating!
Bre Eggert says
Hi there, and thanks! Yes I take the easy way out on anything involving cooking – I would never hand-grate carrots (or cheese!). 🙂
Tiffany says
I have been searching for recipes for my daughter, who will not eat most healthy foods that she needs to eat. I can’t wait to try it and buying grated carrots, what a wonderful idea. Tiffany
Bre says
Hi, Tiffany! I hope this recipe is one she loves then! My kids still ask me to make these regularly! And yes, definitely buy those grated carrots. They’re such a timesaver (and I am all about saving time)! 🙂
[email protected] says
Wow! I could of used this recipe several times for my kiddos. Pinning for later. 🙂
Bre Eggert says
Hi Ginger! Thanks! Yes, I feel like it is a miracle worker!! Have a great day!