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Blueberry Banana Bran BLW Mini Muffins

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Muffins are a great portable snack for infants, toddlers, children, and adults. They are great at any age! Sometimes getting enough fibre into the diet can be hard, but these fibre-packed Blueberry Banana Bran BLW Mini Muffins help you meet your fibre recommendations for the day. Add this easy muffin recipe to your meal prep, keep some on hand, and store the rest in the freezer for days ahead. Enjoy!

BLUEBERRY BANANA BRAN BLW MINI MUFFINS

Author: Andrea Carpenter, RD

Recipe Type: Baby Food; Sides, Snacks, and Apps

Serving: 40 mini muffins

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 mashed ripe bananas

  • 1 large eggs

  • 1 TBSP ground hemp hearts

  • 1 TBSP ground flaxseed

  • 1/2 package store-bought plain bran-muffin mix

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/4 CUP frozen blueberries

  • 1 1/4 CUP water

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl.

  2. Add egg and blend into oil and banana mixture.

  3. Mix the hemp hearts, flaxseeds, cinnamon and water into the banana mixture.

  4. Add the muffin mix and gently fold until just combined. Do not over-mix or the muffins will have a tough texture.

  5. Gently fold in the frozen blueberries.

  6. Line a mini muffin tray with parchment muffin liners to prevent sticking. Alternatively, spray the muffin tray with coconut oil.

  7. Bake at 400 degrees for 7 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before storing in airtight containers. These muffins also freeze well.

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Overcoming Picky Eating

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Starting Solid Foods

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Starting Solid Foods

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