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Last Updated on Oct 7th, 2020 fitasamamabear

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Pinterest image with text: three bite-sized toddler muffins stacked on top of each other with a toddlers hand reaching for them andwith chia seeds and a white ramekin with more muffins behind them
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.No Sugar Toddler Muffins – Healthy Snack For Toddlers (dairy-free)

These “kitchen sink”, no sugar toddler muffins have a little bit of everything healthy in them! Made with real fruit, healthy fats, and in bite-size form, these healthy toddler muffins are perfect for little hands. Likewise, this toddler muffins recipe is light, not too sweet, and loaded with healthy toddler ingredients (one of them being one of the foods I think every toddler should have in their diet!)

Pinterest image with text: three bite-sized toddler muffins stacked on top of each other with chia seeds and a white ramekin with more muffins behind them

It’s rare that we run out of bulk ingredients in my house. I practically live at the bulk barn (I keep telling them to implement some sort of frequent flyer rewards but it’s a no-go so far!). Thus my cupboards are full of half-full jars and bags of random bulk ingredients.

The other day we were getting dangerously low on prepped muffins (we only had four!) so I wanted to whip some up. Unfortunately, I only had random ingredients… so I made random muffins!

Indeed, this “kitchen sink” toddler muffins recipe is made with all-natural, simple ingredients. They’re loaded with healthy fats and they’re bite-sized, perfect for toddler hands!

 

Don’t want to read? JUMP to the recipe!

 

Why You’ll Love The Sugar Free Toddler Muffins 

A toddler muffin recipe that is based on all the leftover stuff from the fridge, this one will soon become a staple! Most moms agree that it can be tricky to find healthy snacks for their toddlers. I used the baby-led weaning method but did it with a real-food diet. Thus, items like healthy toddler muffins were a must.

These no sugar toddler muffins

  • use fruit to keep them sweet (no sweeteners, no even maple syrup!)
  • are soft enough for super little ones to squish to eat
  • contain lots of healthy fats for brain development and fuel
  • are allergy-friendly

 

How Sweet Are The Healthy Toddler Muffins?

To be honest, not very. While no sugar toddler muffins are date and banana-based, they don’t come out very sweet. This is done on purpose as I personally believe that taste buds are developed in the years under three. Thus, consistently feeding toddlers sugary snacks alters their palate in a negative way.

Considering this, using natural sweeteners (like fruits) is a great way to add some flavor to the healthy toddler muffins without sacrificing anything.

 

How To Store The Healthy Toddler Muffins

These no sugar toddler muffins taste best when stored on the counter at room temperature. Also, given that they’re vegan muffins they won’t go bad if left out a few days. However, the shelf life will be shorter than if stored in the fridge. The fridge tends to make them a bit more “dense” but still perfect for toddlers.

And of course, you can freeze them. Nonetheless, keep in mind that you’ll want to let the muffin sit out to thaw before giving it to your toddler! Though, I can’t deny that the healthy toddler muffins work as a teether when frozen 😉

 

What Size Muffin Tin Should I Use

That’s up to you! These no sugar toddler muffins can be made in a regular size muffin tin and just portioned a bit smaller (about the size of an ice cream scoop- they don’t expand too much). Or, you can use a mini muffin tin. 

That said, with the mini muffin tin, I highly suggest using muffin liners (silicone is my favorite). Otherwise, it can make the healthy toddler’s muffins challenging to get out- even if you spray down the pan.

 

A three image collage of healthy toddler muffins. The first image of the muffins placed with a spatula the other three images are of the muffins being made

Ingredients In The Healthy Toddler Muffins

  • Dates, soaked in warm water
  • Gluten-free baking flour
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • nectarine
  • Chia Seeds
  • Coconut Oil
  • almond meal
  • ripe banana
  • applesauce
  • almond milk
  • Shredded Coconut

Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful

  • Measuring spoons
  • Silicone muffin cups
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Silicone spatula

How To Make No Sugar Toddler Muffins

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

If you haven’t already, soak the dates in warm water for twenty minutes, reserving two tablespoons of the water.

In a blender, blend the dates and the water until a chunky paste forms.

Dates blended into a paste in the blender

Add in the banana, applesauce, and nectarine and blend until mostly combined, leaving a few chunks.

Melt the coconut oil in the microwave.

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, almond meal, baking powders, and chia seeds.

Almond flour, baking powder and chia seeds in a mixing bowl

Pour in the almond milk and coconut oil and mix.

Almond milk being poured from an orange measuring cup into a bowl of dry muffin mixture with a fork in it

Add in the fruit mixture from the blender. Begin mixing until everything is coated. Finally, fold in the shredded coconut.

Raw muffin batter being mixed in a white baking bowl

Line a muffin tin with silicone cups and use and ice cream scoop to portion out the batter. Then, using a fork press down slightly into the mold.

Action shot of muffin batter being portioned by an ice cream scoop into a lined muffin tin

Bake for twelve minutes, rotate the pan, and bake another eight minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for thirty minutes.

Makes 12 muffins.

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Three Bite Toddler Muffins

These mini, vegan toddler muffins are perfect for little hands! They contain a little bit of everything and make a great healthy snack.
Prep Time 21 hours 51 minutes
Cook Time 21 hours 51 minutes
Servings 12 Muffins
Author Fit as a Mama Bear

Ingredients

  • 18 Dates soaked in warm water
  • 2 tablespoons water from dates
  • 1 cup Baking Flour gluten-free, 1:1
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ripe nectarine or peach
  • 2 tbs applesauce unsweetened
  • 1/8 cup Chia Seeds
  • 1/8 cup Coconut Oil measured solid
  • ¼ cup almond meal
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1/3 cup almond milk
  • ¼ cup Shredded Coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. If you haven’t already, soak the dates in warm water for twenty minutes, reserving two tablespoons of the water.
  3. In a blender, blend the dates and the water until a chunky paste forms.
  4. Add in the banana, nectarine, and applesauce and blend until mostly combined, leaving a few chunks.

  5. Melt the coconut oil in the microwave.
  6. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, almond meal, baking powders and chia seeds.
  7. Pour in the almond milk and coconut oil and mix.

  8. Add in the fruit mixture from the blender and mix until everything is coated. Finally, fold in the shredded coconut.
  9. Line a muffin tin with silicone cups and use and ice cream scoop to portion out the batter. Then, using a fork press down slightly into the mold.
  10. Bake for twelve minutes, rotate the pan and bake another eight minutes.
  11. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for thirty minutes.

Recipe Notes

Grab all the ingredients you need from my Pantry Staples.

These three-bite, vegan, toddler muffins have just about everything but the kitchen sink in them! Likewise, they’re full of healthy, nourishing ingredients to keep your toddlers fueled and full.

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Last updated on 10/07/2020

Filed Under: Easy Snacks, Healthy Recipes Tagged With: healthy snack, muffins, toddler muffins, vegan

Comments

  1. Micaela @MindfulMomma says

    06/21/2018 at 2:34 pm

    3 bites is the perfect size for a toddler! They sound delicious! I hate to think how many of them I would eat in one sitting! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Megan Stevens says

    06/21/2018 at 3:37 pm

    I love the dates in this recipe. Muffins with dates are my favorite!! These are so perfect for little ones.

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      06/23/2018 at 1:00 am

      Thanks! The dates help keep it sweet! Makes em perfect for kids because no processed sugar!

      Reply
  3. Rachel says

    06/21/2018 at 5:24 pm

    Yum! Love the waste-free cups. And yay for toddler-friendly snacks that are actually healthy!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      06/23/2018 at 1:01 am

      Haha yes! My toddler still isn’t allowed processed sugar so I have to be creative 😀

      Reply
  4. Anna says

    06/28/2018 at 1:32 pm

    We’re going on a road trip, starting Saturday, and I was just looking for healthy snacks. Making these tomorrow! Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      06/29/2018 at 12:53 am

      Aw yay! Let me know what your littles think of them! … and have a super fun road trip!

      Reply

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