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Toddler zucchini apple muffins

Toddler Zucchini + Apple Muffins

4.42 from 12 votes
These Toddler Zucchini + Apple Muffins are healthy little bites for your toddler to enjoy. They are healthy (packed with zucchini and whole grains) and slightly sweetened with apple sauce and apple pieces.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 mini muffins
Course: Baby FInger Foods
Cuisine: Baby & Toddler Finger Foods

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup grated zucchini packed
  • 1/2 cup apple, peeled and chopped (I like to use Fuji apples)
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1/4 cup refined coconut oil plus more for greasing the pan
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup old fashioned oats

Equipment

  • grater
  • mixing bowl
  • sheet pan
  • mini muffin tin
  • cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350º F. Then, grease a mini muffin tin using a pastry brush and some refined coconut oil.
  2. Grate the zucchini and set it aside. Then, peel and finely dice the apple. Set it aside.
  3. In a small bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the egg, coconut oil and apple sauce. Then, stir in the zucchini and apple.
  5. Next, add the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Don’t over-mix. Then, fold in the oats.
  6. Evenly spoon the batter into the mini muffin tin. It should make about 24-28 mini muffins.
  7. Bake the muffins between 15-18 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes. Then remove them and place them on a cooling rack, until they are completely cooled. Enjoy!

Notes

  • If you don't want to grease the mini muffin tin, you can use a cooking spray or mini muffin liners. If you decide to use the muffin liners, be sure to peel them off before giving the muffins to you baby or toddler.
  • These muffins can be frozen for later use.  Please scroll up on this post for tips on freezing them.