Pumpkin Spinach Toddler Muffins

These sanity-saving, healthy toddler muffins are packed full of veggies and other goodness, but still taste good enough to snack on yourself! Perfect for a starter finger food, or a self-contained meal for the more independent eater.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 96 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 muffin tins or line with paper liners.

Step 2

Combine pumpkin, eggs, olive oil, and maple syrup together in a large bowl; mix thoroughly.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the tins. Let cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.