Healthy Toddler Mini Muffins (No added sugar)

These healthy toddler mini muffins make tasty little snacks for your little ones! These blueberry, banana, and apple muffins contain no added sugar. They are also dairy and gluten-free making them suitable for various allergies.

I love making treats for kids that I know are healthy and made from whole foods instead of refined ingredients.

These toddler muffins contain nutritious buckwheat flour along with a tasty mix of blueberries, banana, and grated apple.

These healthy muffins make perfect lunchbox-sized snacks. I find toddlers love snacking on bite-sized food so even if they are eating two of these miniature-sized muffins they are more likely to eat them than a large one cut in half.

The main flour used in these healthy toddler muffins is buckwheat flour, which is mixed with tapioca starch to give them a lighter consistency.

Buckwheat flour is very nutritious, it is not from a grain like wheat but actually comes from a ground seed. This gives it a unique composition for flour and makes it a good protein source for those following a plant-based diet or if you are simply looking for a nutrient-dense flour to use in baking.

Buckwheat is also a good source of vitamins (particularly b vitamins), minerals, amino acids and antioxidants (source).

Additional Recipe Notes

• These toddler-friendly muffins contain no added sugar, honey or maple syrup. They are naturally sweetened with fruit which all have their own benefits containing various vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre content.
• These healthy toddler muffins are what I would call mildly sweet. I personally prefer this when giving baked goods to my little boy - I think when you give children too many sweet things then they really get a taste for it and want more and more!
• To give these muffins an extra nutrient boost I have put an option in the recipe to add some collagen powder. This not only adds some protein to the muffins to give your little ones some extra fuel but has gut-healing benefits too. You can read more about the benefits of collagen here on my healthy homemade gummies post.
• I have used frozen blueberries in these toddler muffins, any berries will work well. You can also replace the grated apple with grated pear if you prefer.
• Buckwheat flour can be very dense when used on its own, I have added tapioca starch into these muffins to help give them a lighter texture. Tapioca starch I find at my local wholefoods store in the bulk foods section and it is very reasonable at usually around $4.00 a bag. A little bit goes a long way so it is a great baking addition to keep on hand if you do any gluten-free baking.
• You can replace almond milk with any of your favourite dairy-free milk substitutes however I find the blandness of unsweetened almond milk works well with these muffins.

Is buckwheat flour gluten-free?

Yes! It is a common misconception among those new to a gluten-free diet that buckwheat flour contains gluten due to having wheat in its name - but it doesn't!

How long will these muffins keep?

I tend to keep gluten-free muffins like this in the fridge as it helps keep them moist. They will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for around 5 days. I like to make a big batch and freeze some in a zip lock bag or an airtight container. These muffins will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Can I make these muffins in a standard muffin tin?

Yes. The 10 min cook time is based on making mini muffins, the mix makes approx 32 mini muffins. (The number of muffins may vary depending on if you add in the extra optional collagen).

If you are using a standard muffin tray and making approx 12 muffins the cooking time will be longer, approx 15-20 mins.

If you are looking for some other healthy snacks you may like to try the following recipes:

Banana, Pear & Oat Toddler Cookies

50 Healthy Snacks for Kids

Creamy Lemon Coconut Bliss Balls (Paleo)

Gluten Free/Paleo Savoury Muffins

Carob and Tahini Seed Bars (Paleo)

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Hope x

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Healthy Toddler Muffins

Yield: Approx 32 mini muffins

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

These healthy toddler mini muffins are nutritious, easy to make, and tasty! These blueberry, banana, and apple muffins are gluten-free, dairy-free with no added sugar or sweetener.

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Ingredients

• ½ cup buckwheat flour
• ¼ cup tapioca starch
• 3 Tbspn collagen powder *optional see additional recipe notes in post.
• 2 tspn baking powder
• ¼ tspn sea salt
• ½ tspn cinnamon
• 3 eggs
• ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk or favourite milk
• 2 Tbspn olive oil
• ½ cup banana, mashed
• ¾ cup blueberries - Leave ¼ cup aside. I used frozen blueberries.
• ½ cup apple grated

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F.
2. Sieve the dry ingredients into a large bowl.
3. In a separate bowl whisk the eggs, add the olive oil, almond milk and mashed and grated fruit. Add in ½ cup of the blueberries (leave ¼ for the next step). Mix together.
4. Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients, stir gently until everything is combined.
5. Grease your muffin trays with oil or butter and spoon in the batter.
6. Use the remaining ¼ cup of blueberries to place a couple of blueberries in the top of each muffin before baking.
7. Bake for 10 minutes, test the toddler muffins with a toothpick or skewer. It should come out with a couple of crumbs but be relatively clean.
8. Leave the mini muffins to cool for 5-10 minutes before eating. Store them in an airtight container.

Notes

I have used frozen blueberries in these toddler muffins, any berries will work well. You can also replace the grated apple with grated pear if you prefer.

Buckwheat flour can be very dense when used on its own, I have added tapioca starch into these muffins to help give them a lighter texture. Tapioca starch I find at my local wholefoods store in the bulk foods section and it is very reasonable at usually around $4.00 a bag. A little bit goes a long way so it is a great baking addition to keep on hand if you do any gluten-free baking.

You can replace almond milk with any of your favourite dairy-free milk substitutes however I find the blandness of unsweetened almond milk works well in this recipe.

For more notes and FAQ please read the blog post.

Nutrition Information

Yield 32 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 38Total Fat 2gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 18mgSodium 47mgCarbohydrates 5gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 2g

This nutritional information is an estimate only and is provided as a courtesy to readers. It was auto-generated based on serving size, number of servings, and typical information for the ingredients listed in the recipe card. Please feel free to use your preferred nutrition calculator. Please consult your doctor about any specific dietary requirements.