Description
These Broccoli and Cheesy First Muffins are perfect for baby led weaning, offering a delicious and nutritious way to introduce new flavors and textures. Packed with wholesome ingredients like cooked broccoli, Gouda goat cheese, and fresh parsley, these mini muffins are easy to make and ideal for little fingers. Baked to perfection, they provide a soft, cheesy bite that babies will love while also being great as a healthy snack for the whole family.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 140 g (1 cup) plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- Handful parsley leaves, finely chopped
Wet Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 190 ml (3/4 cup) milk
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
Additional Ingredients
- 100 g Gouda goat cheese, cut into small squares
- 150 g cooked broccoli, finely diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 160ºC (320ºF) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the muffins evenly.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, stir together the plain flour, baking powder, garlic granules, and chopped parsley leaves until well combined.
- Add wet ingredients: Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the egg, milk, and olive oil. Stir thoroughly until you form a thick, smooth batter free of lumps.
- Fold in cheese and broccoli: Carefully fold the small squares of goat cheese and finely diced cooked broccoli into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout.
- Fill the muffin tin: Spoon the mixture evenly into a mini muffin tin. This recipe makes about 30 mini muffins.
- Bake the muffins: Place the tin in the oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Serve: Let the muffins cool slightly, then serve warm or cold as a nutritious snack or meal addition.
Notes
- Ensure broccoli is cooked and well-diced for easier eating and digestion for babies.
- Use fresh parsley for better flavor; dried can be substituted but reduce quantity to 1/2 tsp.
- These muffins can be frozen after baking and reheated gently before serving.
- For dairy-allergic babies, substitute Gouda goat cheese with a suitable dairy-free cheese alternative.
- Always check for any allergies before introducing new ingredients to your baby.
