Secret Weapon Toddler Muffins

Submitted by jessi_mcg

"OK, so I made these for the benefit of my toddler but DH and I were equally as pleased with them :). Right now DS won't touch zucchini or carrots, so these were the result of some mama sneak-age. I am posting them as I made them, but next time I am likely to decrease the sugar just a touch. I used a variety of flours as I like to mix it up, but I'm sure just ww or white would be fine, too. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 12 muffins
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups zucchini, grated (don't drain it)
• 1 (4 ounce) jar carrot baby food
• 1⁄2 cup rolled oats (quick oats will save you the soaking step)
• 1⁄4 cup white flour
• 3⁄8 cup whole wheat flour (I used white wheat)
• 3⁄8 cup spelt flour
• 3⁄8 cup sugar
• 1⁄8 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄8 cup walnuts, chopped

directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and grease a muffin pan.
2. Combine zucchini, baby food, oats, flours, egg, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl. The mixture will be dry, just be patient and combine well.
3. Let this mixture sit for about 15 minutes or long enough for the oatmeal to soak up some of the liquid.
4. Add the baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon, mixing well.
5. Stir in the walnuts.
6. Scoop the batter into muffin pan and sprinkle with cinnamon.
7. Bake for approximately 25 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean).

Reviews

[JennyMidget]

My toddler and his friends liked these, and the other mums were happy for their kids to eat them - mothers group cred up 100%! Thank you!

 

[LilPinkieJ]

Yum! Tasty muffins. I didn't make mine quite so healthy, and used all white flour. I also added a little bit of honey because I like the flavor. I didn't add the nuts because I'm the only one that likes them. I made a streusel topping with butter, oats, and brown sugar. All together a tasty sweet muffin. I need to grate my zucchini better next time because they found it. Made for PRMR. Thanks! :)