These Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Muffins are a nutritious and delicious option for babies and toddlers. Packed with the natural goodness of pumpkin and sweet potato, these muffins are rich in vitamins A and C, which support healthy growth and development. The inclusion of wholemeal flour adds fibre, aiding digestion, while cottage cheese provides a boost of calcium for strong bones. With the added benefits of extra virgin olive oil, these muffins are a wholesome snack that supports the health of growing babies. Easy to make and perfect for little hands, they’re an ideal choice for busy parents looking for healthy, homemade snacks. Suitable once bub has been introduced to dairy, eggs and wheat.
Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Muffins
6
10 minutes
12-15 minutes
Snack
These Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Muffins are a nutritious snack for babies and toddlers, rich in essential vitamins and minerals, with the natural sweetness of pumpkin and sweet potato, combined with wholemeal flour, eggs, and cottage cheese for added protein and fibre.
Ingredients
2x 25g Nourishing Bubs Pumpkin cubes, defrosted
2x 25g Nourishing Bubs Sweet Potato cubes, defrosted
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 eggs
½ cup cottage cheese
1 cup wholemeal flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tbsp flat leaf parsley, chopped
Directions
Preheat oven to 180°C and grease or line a muffin tray.
Stir together pumpkin and sweet potato purees, oil, eggs and cottage cheese until all combined.
Fold through flour and baking powder, before stirring through parsley.
Evenly spoon out mixture into 6 muffin tins and bake for 12-15 mins until skewer comes out clean when inserted in the middle.