Perfect for babies and toddlers
If your children are bored of sandwiches, these are great in lunchbox ( perhaps with some cooked chicken or a boiled egg for extra protein). Loved by toddlers, fussy eaters and baby-led weaners they freeze perfectly and are our secret weapon for sneaky some extra veggies into our little ones diets. We’ve made these as full sized muffins, but they work just as well as mini muffins for babies and toddlers.
INGREDIENTS
150g self-raising flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
Grating of nutmeg
A handful of shredded baby spinach
Two grated eating apples
40g grated mature cheedar cheese
100ml whole milk
50ml vegetable oil
1 egg
Method
1) Preheat oven to 180 C
2) Line a 24 hole mini muffin tin
3) Mix dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, nutmeg) in a large milk bowl. Stir through two thirds of grated cheese.
4) Shred spinach with scissors.
5) Measure oil and milk into a large measuring jug. Add egg, grated apple and spinach and stir well.
6) Pour wet mix into dry ingredients and lix lightly.
7) Portion into muffin cases and top with left over grated cheese.
8) Bake for 12-15 mins or until a skewer comes out clean.
Suggested Equipment:
Apron and clean hands
Scales
Large mixing bowl
Large measuring jug
Measuring spoons
Grater
Scissors or sharp knife
Chopping board
Flexible mixing spoon
Fork and teaspoon
Mini muffin tin and cases
Cooling rack and oven gloves
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet for an adult. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Infants and Toddlers will need less calories according to their age.
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