Best Baby Blueberry Muffins -Simple Ingredients, No Sugar

These whole food baby blueberry muffins are great for baby led weaning. No sugar added and sweetened naturally with fruit, your baby and toddler (and whole family) will keep coming back for more.

This is a simplified version geared towards babies and toddlers of my Sugar Free Blueberry Muffins.

Why Blueberry Muffins Are Great for Babies and toddlers

Blueberries are a nutrient dense food filled with vitamins and antioxidants. They provide amazing nutrition for your growing little one. A baby friendly texture of these muffins are soft, moist, and easy to hold in little hands. 

These muffins are made with wholesome, baby-safe ingredients. It’s recommended to avoid sugar before the age of two. These muffins have no added sugar.

They’re made with whole grains (oats, whole wheat flour). There’s an option for healthy fats (olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil) to fuel your little one’s growing brain.

They can even be made dairy free by substituting with any oil instead of butter. 

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Equipment

• Muffin liners (optional)
• Mini muffin tin or regular muffin pan

 Ingredients List

• 1 mashed overripe banana
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup oil (Or melted butter/coconut oil) 
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 ½ cups blueberries (fresh blueberries or frozen blueberries work)
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Makes 10-12 regular sized muffins or about 18-20 mini muffins.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

Step 1

Prepare wet ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Start by mashing the banana well. Add eggs, oil, applesauce and vanilla. Whisk well. 

Step 2

Next combine with dry ingredients by adding flour, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix together well. Fold in blueberries. 

Step 3

Divide muffin batter into a greased mini muffin pan or regular muffin pan. I like to use coconut oil to grease my pans and a little flour sprinkled in the pan to keep my muffins from sticking. You can add a couple of blueberries to the top of the muffins just before placing them in the oven. 

Step 4

Bake for 6-8 minutes for mini muffins or 10-15 minutes for regular muffins until golden brown.

Step 5

Allow muffins to cool slightly before transferring to a cooling rack. 

Storage instructions

Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 2-5 days. You can also freeze these for up to 3 months. Allow your muffins to come to room temperature before freezing. Freeze in a freezer safe and airtight container. A gallon zip lock bag works well. 

Notes

Bananas 

The more ripe, the sweeter they’ll be. Brown, mushy bananas are the best for this recipe or bananas with a lot of brown spots on them.

If you don’t have over ripe bananas and you don’t feel like waiting a few days, you can use yellow bananas. Just remember they might not be as sweet tasting. But really, my baby never seemed to mind.

You can also substitute ½ cup of unsweetened applesauce per banana if you don’t have bananas handy. This can make your muffins more tart and less sweet, so keep that in mind. 

Oil

I generally use avocado oil, melted coconut oil, or butter. You can use your favorite oil here, even olive oil. 

Flour

I use whole wheat flour in this recipe to keep this baby muffin recipe as healthy as possible. This adds extra protein and fiber. You can certainly use regular all purpose flour if you have it on hand.

You can also sub the flour with oat flour, almond flour, or coconut flour if you’re looking for a gluten free option. This may change the texture of the muffins.

Sweetener

These are made with a baby and toddler pallet in mind. They’ll have a natural sweetness from the mashed banana.

If you prefer, you can add ¼ cup of a sweetener of your choice (maple syrup, sugar, honey). You could also add a little bit of brown sugar to the tops of the muffins prior to baking or use any sugar substitutes. 

Mom Tip!- When I want to sweeten our muffins more, I use dates. Usually about ¼-½ cup whole dates that I puree. The easiest way to puree them with this recipe, is to add them to the mashed bananas and eggs in a food processor or single serving blender.

Blend or pulse for 30-60 seconds. 

IMPORTANT -Be sure to check over the dates that all the pits have been removed. Some get missed sometimes while processing. 

How to Serve to Babies & Toddlers

• Cut in half and spread with peanut butter or nut butter for added protein on these healthy muffins.
• Serve with a scrambled egg and cut up fruit for a perfect breakfast
• In my opinion, the best way to enjoy these baby blueberry muffins is warm with melted butter.
• Serve with a spoonful of yogurt on top of these tasty muffins
• Cut into strips for baby-led weaning
• Great in lunchboxes or on-the-go for a healthy treat.
• Break apart muffin and stir into yogurt

Notes on choking hazards

For younger babies, you can consider chopping the blueberries or lightly pulsing in the food processor. Frozen blueberries usually flatten out well and become a little mushy, but fresh blueberries tend to keep their round shape better. Be sure to double check the blueberries won’t be a choking concern before serving the muffins. 

FAQ

Can I use other fruits?

Yes, I’ve tried raspberries, strawberries, and diced peaches just to name a few.

What age are these muffins good for?

As is, these healthy blueberry muffins are great for 6 months old and up. I love these as my afternoon snack too. Perfect for the postpartum mom who wants an easy recipe to prep ahead of time. 

Can I make them mini?

Yes! Reduce cooking time as mentioned in the recipe. 

How do I reheat frozen muffins for a busy morning?

I *try to plan ahead and take muffins out the night before and put them in the fridge to defrost. For defrosted muffins you can reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds. 

For mornings where I just didn’t have time to get them out the night before, reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. 

Final thoughts

You’ll notice that I absolutely love muffin recipes. I’m constantly experimenting with them and finding ways to make them healthy and nutrient dense.

These baby blueberry muffins make the perfect snack not only for babies but for older kids and toddlers too. They freeze easy and taste great even after being in the freezer.

I hope you’ll try this easy blueberry muffin recipe and let me know how your baby, toddler or family liked it.