Description
These Broccoli and Cheesy First Muffins are a perfect savory snack for baby-led weaning, combining nutritious broccoli and creamy Gouda goat cheese in a soft, easy-to-hold mini muffin form. They’re flavorful, wholesome, and ideal for little hands learning to self-feed.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 140 g (1 cup) plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- Handful parsley leaves, finely chopped
Wet Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 190 ml (3/4 cup) milk
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
Add-ins
- 100 g Gouda goat cheese, cut into small squares
- 150 g cooked broccoli, finely diced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 160ºC (320ºF) to ensure it’s ready for baking the muffins evenly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the plain flour, baking powder, garlic granules, and finely chopped parsley leaves. Stir these together to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and add the egg, milk, and olive oil. Stir everything well until you achieve a thick, smooth batter without lumps.
- Fold in Cheese and Broccoli: Carefully fold the small squares of Gouda goat cheese and the finely diced cooked broccoli into the batter, ensuring even distribution through the mixture.
- Portion Batter: Divide the batter evenly into a mini muffin tin. This recipe makes approximately 30 mini muffins, perfect for little hands.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating they’re fully baked.
- Serve: Allow the muffins to cool slightly and serve warm or cold, making them safe and convenient for baby-led weaning sessions.
Notes
- Make sure the broccoli is well cooked and finely diced to make it easy for babies to eat safely.
- Use goat cheese or a mild cheese suitable for young children to avoid strong flavors.
- Check muffins for doneness before serving to ensure they are fully cooked and safe for babies.
- Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Adapt seasoning if preparing for older children or adults by adding herbs or mild spices.
