These mini blender muffins are perfect for little hands. Great for babies and toddlers or to pack into lunch boxes.
One of the most popular recipes on Healthy Little Foodies is my Fruity Oat Breakfast Bites. They are easy to make, perfect as a handheld breakfast and great to pop into lunch boxes. Mini Blender Muffins are a similar idea but have blended oats to give a smoother, more muffin-like texture.
Muffins like these are perfect for getting kids involved in the kitchen. It is an easy recipe but has plenty for young kids to do. My youngest, Rory (2), loved peeling and breaking the banana, measuring the ingredients, tipping them into the blender, cracking the egg, switching on the blender and, of course, sampling the dates.
Above is a picture of him getting a little impatient as I try to photograph the muffins. He was eagerly pointing to each muffin in turn and saying "Rory's, Mummy's, Rory's, Mummy's, Rory's....)
Please note, this recipe only fills half a mini muffin tray. This is because it was all my blender will hold. I usually make two batches to fill a tray. If you have a large blender you may want to double the recipe.
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Mini Blender Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 80g (1 cup) oats
- 125g (½ cup) natural yoghurt
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 20g (approx 3) dates
- 12 raspberries / blueberries to top (optional)
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 180c / 350 f and lightly grease a mini muffin tray (this mixture fills 12 of a 24 mini muffin tray)
- Add all the ingredients to a blender (in the same order as the ingredient list) and blend until smooth.
- Fill each muffin tray insert, to the top, with the mixture.
- Top with a raspberry / blueberry or fruit of choice.
- Bake for 15 mins. Remove from oven and allow to cool before removing from the muffin tray
Renata says
I’ve been making these muffins every week as my 2 year old loves them and they’re so easy to make!
Amy says
Thanks Renata, so happy he likes them so much!!
Jennifer says
My grandson absolutely loves these. Amy just to ask can you use greek yoghurt instead of natural?
Laur says
Love this recipe, so healthy for kids and tasty! I also had problems with the baking time. Maybe it’s the silicone mini muffin tray? I had success with a 400 degree oven and about 20-25 minutes.
Amy says
Hi Laur, thanks for taking the time to rate and leave feedback - glad you enjoyed them. 🙂
Amanda says
Do you put the dates in the blender also? Or do u put them at the end on top?
Amy says
Hi Amanda, you put them in the blender. If they are very dry you can soak them in hot water to soften first.
RISHA BANSAL says
What can in use instead of banana?
And also can I use frozen Raspberries and blueberries ?
Amy says
Hi Risha, without trying a banana substitute I can't say for sure. I'd suggest apple puree/sauce but can't guarantee how they would turn out. Frozen fruit to top works great.
Nemah Rahman says
Hi! Going to try this recipe out tonight for my 8 month old. Trying to get him onto baby led weaning. I know it's a little late to start now but hopefully he gets on track! Can I use oatmeal cereal or do I have to use regular oats? If so, how much oatmeal cereal?
Amy says
Hi Nemah, sorry for the late response. I'd guess that oatmeal cereal should work as the oats get blended down anyway. You would need to add the same weight (80g) but I am unsure what this would be in cup measurements, sorry.
Dana says
what do you recommend replacing the banana with? My little one can’t have banana?
Amy says
Hi Dana, I would have to experiment to say for sure. I'd give apple puree (sauce) a try. 🙂
S.S. says
I’ve made this SO many times! It’s been a hit with my son who has devoured them from about 7 or 8 months until now, 17 months. I’ve added applesauce or leftover purée pouches in lieu of yogurt sometimes. Oh and I use foragers cashew dairy-free yogurt and reduced to 1 date instead of 3. Sometimes I want to eat them all
Amy says
I'm so happy your little one loved these muffins so much 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to let me know!
Dani g says
I have made these muffins more then ten times and love them! Where is the best place to store these? Fridge or pantry?
Many thanks!
Amy says
Hi Dani, I actually freeze them. Although I would normally store muffins in the pantry, with these I'd refrigerate. So glad you liked them and thanks for taking the time to let me know 🙂