Pumpkin Spinach Toddler Muffins

Pumpkin Spinach Toddler Muffins

These sanity-saving, healthy pumpkin muffins for toddlers are packed full of veggies and gentle spices. They’re the perfect finger food for your little one and a nice self-contained meal or snack for a more independent eater.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
24 muffins
Servings:
24

Ingredients

  • 2 cups canned pumpkin
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners.

Step 2
Combine pumpkin, oil, maple syrup, and eggs in a large bowl; mix until thoroughly combined.

Step 3
Combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Stir flour mixture into egg mixture. Add spinach and stir until evenly dispersed in batter.

Step 4
Spoon batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling the cups 2/3 full.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the tins. Let cool to room temperature before serving.

Tips

You can substitute rice flour for whole wheat flour and applesauce for olive oil.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

96
Calories
6g
Fat
10g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 96
% Daily Value *
Total Fat6g 7%
Saturated Fat1g 5%
Cholesterol23mg 8%
Sodium134mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate10g 4%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars3g
Protein2g
Vitamin C1mg 5%
Calcium30mg 2%
Iron1mg 5%
Potassium101mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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