A delicious round up of 42 healthy muffins for kids and baby muffins that make great snacks for home and on the go.
Now that Camryn is full-on eating people food and snacks, I have to be prepared with snacks. I try to stay on top of my game by making healthy baby muffins each week.
I thought it would be helpful to share some of the diverse and tasty ones we’ve come across.
I’ve also written posts sharing ideas about our easy toddler meals and snacks for daycare and 50+ ideas for snacks and easy toddler snack ideas for home, as well as 25+ healthy toddler finger food recipes.
Now, let’s talk about muffin recipes.
What to Add To a Healthy Baby Muffin Recipe
As a Registered Dietitian, some of what I recommend are:
- fruits
- veggies
- whole grains and nut flours
- nut butters
- full fat dairy
- herbs and spices
Fortunately, I don’t feel as if I have to hide fruits and veggies into foods because Camryn seems to like them on her own.
But, these muffins for babies can be great ways to ADD more variety in fruits and veggies. Plus, they are fabulous as muffins for baby led weaning.
I try to support that by offering fruits and/or veggies at each meal, even if she hasn’t shown any interest before. We also try to offer foods in different ways.
I wrote more about our baby led weaning journey here.
For example, sometimes I’ll bake “zucchini fries,” sometimes I’ll bread them, and sometimes I’ll spiralize zucchini (like in these salmon zucchini cakes). However, that’s not always the case and I’m not against sneaking nutrients in when and where I can.
And healthy muffins for kids (with extra nutrients) are always an easy place to do so.
Muffins for Babies
While there isn’t one “magic muffin recipe” that all kids love, there is no shortage of muffin options.
Each child has different taste preferences and nutritional needs, depending on their age, size, appetite and food allergies or sensitivities.
Therefore, I’ve gathered a variety of healthy muffins for kids (that can cater from your six-month-old to your five-year-old) that can help your little ones start their days off (and continue their days) with lots of energy and nutrients.
The best part about muffins is that they are easy to turn into baby muffin recipes, too! Just serve them in mini muffin tins.
Are Baby Led Weaning Muffin Recipes Healthy?
Yes! We love muffins that with healthy add ons, like flax seeds and chia seeds. Plus, muffins can be some of the best iron-rich foods for babies.
Just make sure you have multiple muffin tins! I love these muffin tins for non stick, and I also keep mini muffin tins on hand as well.
The Best 40+ Muffins for Babies
Best of all, many of these recipes are sugar free muffins, so you can feel good about sharing with your kiddos. Many are filled with whole wheat flour and some also use alternatives, like oat flour and almond flour if you need gluten free options.
Fruity Toddler Muffins and Healthy Baby Muffins
Fruity muffins can be optimal healthy breakfast muffins for kids and can be great as baby led weaning muffins as well.
Most kids prefer the sweetness of fruits to the bitterness of some vegetables, and banana muffins for babies are hard to beat.
Strawberry Banana Chickpea Flour Muffins are light and fluffy, yet high in protein. These chickpea flour muffins are gluten-free and ready in 30 minutes. This is hands down my favorite muffin recipe for baby.
These Ricotta Berry Oatmeal Cups pack
in both the protein and the calcium. Don’t love blueberries? Swap in another
fruit to make these great for baby muffins.
Made with garbanzo bean (chickpea) flour and unsweetened applesauce, these muffins are also gluten-free, dairy-free, and a good source of protein and fiber.
These mini, vegan toddler muffins are perfect for little hands! They contain a little bit of everything and make a great healthy snack.
Almond Flour Banana Muffins are the choice for baby food muffins ! You can whip these banana almond muffins up in less than 30 minutes without any oil or added sugars!
Fall Flavored Healthy Muffins for Babies
Fall flavored muffins, like apple, pumpkin or sweet potato, can be great as baby led feeding muffins. Pumpkin and sweet potato are full of antioxidants, fiber and other nutrients.
Therefore, they make an ideal ingredient for healthy muffins for kids. That's why sweet potato and pumpkin baby food are so popular and great as iron rich enhancements.
Mini quinoa sweet potato muffins are sweet, delicious, and loaded with nutrients for a guilt free treat the whole family will enjoy
A high fiber, pumpkin flavored fall treat.
These apple spiced muffins are healthy and perfectly kid friendly.
This easy recipe for Sweet Potato Muffins combines whole grains and sweet potatoes for a wholesome breakfast. A
High Fiber Muffins for Toddlers
Need healthy baby muffins to help with constipation or increasing your baby's fiber intake?
It can sometimes be difficult to find high fiber muffins that taste good but these are some reliable options. I like serving them as baby breakfast muffins to start the day off with fiber.
These healthy Bran Muffins are the best bran muffin recipe around and are a delicious way to boost fiber and pack nutrients into your day. Freeze muffins for a quick grab and go snack.
Simple & delicious Vegan Blueberry Bran Muffins that are packed full of healthy ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, snacks & lunch boxes
Enjoy these Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins for breakfast or as a sweet afternoon snack. Made with whole wheat flour, each muffin has 4 grams of fiber and 7 grams of protein!
Make it peanut butter jelly time, ALL the time! These whole grain peanut butter jelly muffins filled with chia seed jam are perfect for breakfast, snacking or a sweet treat.
These White Bean Muffins (or bars!) pack an entire can of great northern beans into a dozen muffins. They’re full of protein and fiber and perfect for breakfast or snack time!
These Lentil Banana Muffins are the perfect on-the-go breakfast. They’re kid-friendly and packed with fiber and protein. Plus you can’t even taste the lentils!
Veggie Muffins for Toddlers
Vegetable muffins may not sound that appetizing but these easy veggie muffin recipes may change your mind! Vegetable muffins can be a great way to serve veggies in new ways.
Veggie muffins also increase the nutrient content of those baby muffins your kids love.
They are also perfect as baby food muffins and baby finger food recipes because they aren't overly sweet.
Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Zucchini Muffins are a tasty, portable snack option for your little ones. These zucchini and sweet potato muffins are full of veggies and provide a dairy-free option for those who need it
These Zucchini Carrot Oat Muffins are a veggie-loaded treat that taste absolutely delicious. Made with bananas, oat flour, and grated vegetables, they’re a healthy, gluten free option for the whole family.
These Carrot Zucchini Muffins are made with whole wheat flour and oatmeal! They are the perfect healthy breakfast recipe that’s loaded with nutrition! AKA: Baby Muffins!
These Healthy Whole Wheat Banana Carrot Muffins are made with 100% whole wheat flour, but they are still moist and delicious! Sweetened with only maple syrup and containing no dairy, they are a slightly sweet treat you can feel good about eating yourself or giving to your kids.
Start the day off right with these delicious, fiber-fiber rich muffins your kids will love. Perfect for breakfast or snack time. Bonus: they make your home smell like heaven!
Easy & moist Healthy Carrot Muffins made with whole wheat flour, carrots and maple syrup. These delicious muffins are great for a quick breakfast or snack!
These healthy blueberry zucchini muffins are bursting with warm freshly baked blueberries and a sweet crumb topping; you’d never guess they contain a vegetable!
Paleo Zucchini Banana Muffins! The perfect healthy breakfast recipe that delivers a serving of fruits AND veggies! Paleo, gluten-free & dairy-free!
Try these Apple Cinnamon Zucchini Cookies today for a delicious treat the whole family will enjoy
Veggie Muffins with Greens
It’s a little hard to hide the vegetables in these veggie muffins, but there's so nutritious and still tasty!
Healthy toddler muffins made with wholesome ingredients.
Healthy Spinach Breakfast Muffins are gluten free muffins made straight in the blender! No added sugar (minus the chocolate chips) only the sweetness from naturally occurring sugars in Florida Orange Juice. Your little ones will love this spinach muffin recipe.
Healthy Chocolate Muffins
I think we all love and enjoy healthy chocolate muffins. They can certainly fit into a healthy snack choice for toddlers.
- Cherry Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Cups from Bucket List Tummy are a great option for baby muffins. You could substitute more dried cherries or another dried fruit for the chocolate chips if desired.
- These Double Chocolate Snack Muffins from How To Eat are incredibly simple. You probably have most, if not all, of the ingredients to make these healthy muffins for kids.
- Remember when black bean brownies were super trendy? You might, but your toddler probably doesn’t so they won’t guess the secret ingredient in these Double Chocolate Muffins with Black Beans from Foods with Judes.
- Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins from Love and Zest use peanut butter powder and coconut flour.
Refined Sugar Free Muffins for Babies and Toddlers
Sugar-free muffins are popular options as baby led weaning muffins and healthy muffins for kids.
- Easy Flourless Blueberry Muffins from Healthy Inspiration use medjool dates as the sweetener, plus a combination of garbanzo beans and oats instead of wheat flour. These healthy muffins for kids are gluten-free, too!
- Mommy & Me Banana Bread Muffins from Kelly Jones Nutrition are both vegan and gluten-free as well, also made with chickpeas.
- With Diana K. Rice’s Banana Oat Blender Muffins, you won’t even need a mixing bowl.
- With bananas, walnuts, orange zest, and cranberries, these Sugar-Free Banana Cranberry Muffins from Dani’s Cookings are bursting with natural fruit sweetness.
Savory Muffins for Kids
Don’t have a sweet tooth or don’t prefer sugar free muffins? There are plenty of options for savory muffins, too!
- Baby Led Weaning Savory Muffins from My Gorgeous Recipes are savory baby led weaning muffins catered specifically for your little ones, made with cherry tomatoes and red pepper.
- Savory Vegetable Muffins from The Belly Rules the Mind can help introduce your child to new tastes including ginger and green chiles. They’re even egg-free with a vegan option.
- If you baked broccoli cheddar soup into a muffin, I imagine it would taste something like Another Food Blogger’s Cheesy Vegetable Muffins, which may be a fun snack for toddlers or young kids.
Muffins can be great vehicles for introducing new flavors and nutrients into babies and toddlers. There are plenty of healthy choices for toddler muffins and baby muffins, alike! I hope this roundup helps you feel creative in the kitchen.
Another one of our favorite breakfast recipes for babies and toddlers are these baby french toast sticks, another easy option.
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Do you prefer sweet or savory muffins?
Do you like soft or crunchy textured muffins?
I don’t have any kids but I’m not going to pass up a baked goods post. Can’t wait to dive into the recipes a bit and find one to try out.
I can’t either – so many choices!
What a great round-up! Thanks for including my Zucchini Carrot Oat Muffins :-)!
They look delicious!
Great website,full of amazing recipes. Thanks for posting this baby muffins.