Blueberry Avocado Mini Muffins
These Blueberry Avocado Mini Muffins are loaded with fruit, healthy fats, and whole grains. Their mini size makes them perfect for small baby and toddler hands, and they are great for baby-led weaning. Yum!
Medically reviewed and co-written by Jamie Johnson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and Lauren Braaten, Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT).
Blueberry Avocado Muffins for Baby
Hands down, these blueberry avocado muffins are one of the highest-ranking muffin recipes on this site and they just got a makeover!
I mean what’s not to love – blueberries 🫐 + avocado 🥑 in a muffin form = 💗at first sight!
These muffins are bursting with flavor, healthy fats, whole grains and essential vitamins and minerals for growing baby. PLUS… they are so good even you will enjoy them! Made for baby, enjoyed by you:)
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Blueberry Avocado Muffin Video
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Reasons to Love These Blueberry Muffins
- great for babies and baby-led weaning
- toddler, kids, and adult approved
- made with simple ingredients
- can be made gluten, dairy, and egg-free
- are naturally nut-free
- fluffy and moist
- great for a breakfast or snack
- awesome packed in a school lunch
- freezer-friendly
- great meal prep item
- fun to make with the kiddos
Ingredients
Make sure to read the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions!
- Blueberries: the real star of the show! You can use fresh or frozen in this recipe. If using frozen, make sure to keep the blueberries frozen until you mix them into the batter.
- Avocado: this nutrient-packed ingredient is a great add-in to give the muffins extra healthy fats, vitamins, potassium, and magnesium
- Flour: you can use white whole wheat, all-purpose, a gluten-free one for one, or half whole wheat and half all-purpose flour for this recipe.
- Egg: feel free to use a large egg or a flax egg in this recipe.
- Butter or Oil: you can use butter or any mild oil in this recipe – coconut, olive, canola or sunflower.
- Maple Syrup: to give these muffins a little sweetness. You can also use applesauce if you prefer
- Milk
- Vanilla Extract
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Salt
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prep: Heat oven and spray or line a mini muffin tin.
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Wet Ingredients: With a hand mixer, mix the avocado until smooth and creamy. Add in the maple syrup and oil (or butter) and mix well. Add in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract and mix until completely combined.
- Combine: Pour the flour mixture into wet ingredients. Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add Blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Fill: Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling 3/4 way to the top.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan into the oven for 12-15 minutes or until just golden.
- Cool: Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transitioning the muffins onto a cooling rack. Serve and enjoy!
Tools Needed
Allergy-Friendly
- Gluten-Free: make these gluten-free by using a one-for-one gluten-free flour.
- Egg-Free: you can make this egg-free by using any egg substitute or a flax egg.
- Dairy-Free: you can make these muffins dairy-free by using oil instead of butter.
Cooking with Kids
Toddlers
- Toddlers can help measure and put the ingredients into the bowl.
- They can help mix the ingredients together.
- Once mixed, toddlers can help spoon the batter into the muffin pan.
Kids
- Preheat the oven.
- They can pick out and measure all of the ingredients.
- Kids can help mix the ingredients together.
- They can help to fill the muffin cups with the batter.
- Once filled, kids can carefully put the muffin tin into the oven (with adult supervision) and remove once baked.
Storing and Freezing These Blueberry Muffins
You can store these muffins in a loosely covered container on the counter for up to 5 days.
These muffins freeze beautifully! To freeze muffins, place them in an air-tight container, zip-lock baggie or stasher bag and then place in the freezer for up to 2 months. To thaw, simply leave the muffins in the fridge overnight or place them in the microwave.
Recipe Tips
- Do Not Over Mix: do not over mix the muffin batter, as this will cause hard and dense muffins. Gently fold in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just incorporated. Some lumps will be okay.
- Sugar: for this recipe, we are using a small amount of maple syrup. You can easily substitute applesauce (with no added sugar) to this recipe but know that the muffins will be slightly denser and not as fluffy, but they still taste amazing.
- Mini Muffins Vs. Regular: you can definitely make this recipe into regular-size muffins. You will get roughly 6 full-size muffins and will need to bake them for 18-20 minutes.
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Get the recipe: Blueberry Avocado Mini Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour (see notes)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup ripe avocado, mashed (roughly 1/2 a medium avocado)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup mild olive oil, coconut oil or melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk of choice, regular, almond, hemp, oat, etc
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Prep: Heat oven to 375° F and spray or line a mini muffin tin.
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, with a hand mixer, mix the avocado until smooth and creamy. Add in the maple syrup and oil (or butter) and mix well. Add in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract and mix until completely combined.
- Combine: Pour the flour mixture into wet ingredients. Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add Blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Fill: Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling 3/4 way to the top.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan into the oven for 12-15 minutes or until just golden.
- Cool: Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transitioning the muffins onto a cooling rack. Serve and enjoy!
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237 Comments on “Blueberry Avocado Mini Muffins”
My son is 8 months and suddenly eating like a champ after being pretty uninterested for the first two months. I am looking for ready to eat and on the go snack recipes and this seems like a real winner but I’m hesitant to introduce him to egg whites just yet. Have you ever made this with just the egg yolk? Do you think it will bake properly? I’m also curious about the Baking Powder and Soda… Are organic versions available? I haven’t done my research yet.
Hello Casey,
So glad he is now eating like a champ!!! Sometime is just takes a little time.
These muffins are amazing and would be great for some easy finger foods, just make sure to break them into smaller pieces until he can bite off chunks for himself. As far as the egg goes, I think you will need more then just the egg yolk because the egg is what binds it together. Here are a couple of different substitutions –
All equal 1 egg
1/3 cup applesauce
1/4 cup yogurt
1/2 cup pureed banana
1 tbsp ground flaxseeds + 3 tbsp water
I have not tried any of those in this recipe but have used them in different muffin recipes when making a vegan based recipe. So please let me know what you use and how it turns out!
As far as I know, there is not an organic baking powder or baking soda product out on the market because it is a natural chemical. I like to use Bob’s Red Mill Natural Baking Soda and Non-Aluminum Baking Powder and you can get them at Whole Foods or Amazon.
Hope this helps!
Michele
My son is 8 months and suddenly eating like a champ after being pretty uninterested for the first two months. I am looking for ready to eat and on the go snack recipes and this seems like a real winner but I’m hesitant to introduce him to egg whites just yet. Have you ever made this with just the egg yolk? Do you think it will bake properly? I’m also curious about the Baking Powder and Soda… Are organic versions available? I haven’t done my research yet.
Hello Casey,
So glad he is now eating like a champ!!! Sometime is just takes a little time.
These muffins are amazing and would be great for some easy finger foods, just make sure to break them into smaller pieces until he can bite off chunks for himself. As far as the egg goes, I think you will need more then just the egg yolk because the egg is what binds it together. Here are a couple of different substitutions –
All equal 1 egg
1/3 cup applesauce
1/4 cup yogurt
1/2 cup pureed banana
1 tbsp ground flaxseeds + 3 tbsp water
I have not tried any of those in this recipe but have used them in different muffin recipes when making a vegan based recipe. So please let me know what you use and how it turns out!
As far as I know, there is not an organic baking powder or baking soda product out on the market because it is a natural chemical. I like to use Bob’s Red Mill Natural Baking Soda and Non-Aluminum Baking Powder and you can get them at Whole Foods or Amazon.
Hope this helps!
Michele
Have you tried freezing them. I don’t think my Little Miss will get through all of them in a week. Thank you so much. I have been looking for some different ways for her to avocado. She doesn’t care for it on its own.
Yes! I froze half of my first bath and they turned out great when I defrosted them 🙂
xoxo,
Michele
Have you tried freezing them. I don’t think my Little Miss will get through all of them in a week. Thank you so much. I have been looking for some different ways for her to avocado. She doesn’t care for it on its own.
Yes! I froze half of my first bath and they turned out great when I defrosted them 🙂
xoxo,
Michele
Hi Michelle, I love your blog! One question, how do you know the nutritional content of everything?! SO interesting! Thanks, Jo
Hello Jo,
I would love to say that I am just that smart!!…but really I am not! I look most of it up on several websites including –
http://www.whfoods.com
http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com
http://www.herbsguide.net/index.html
xoxo,
Michele
Hi Michelle, I love your blog! One question, how do you know the nutritional content of everything?! SO interesting! Thanks, Jo
Hello Jo,
I would love to say that I am just that smart!!…but really I am not! I look most of it up on several websites including –
http://www.whfoods.com
http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com
http://www.herbsguide.net/index.html
xoxo,
Michele
Can I use Strawberries instead of blueberries in this recipe?
Yes! Strawberries have a more moisture in them so the muffins will be a little soggy in places where the strawberry pieces are. I would recommend cutting the strawberries into bite size pieces and then patting them dry with a paper towel.
xoxo,
Michele
Can I use Strawberries instead of blueberries in this recipe?
Yes! Strawberries have a more moisture in them so the muffins will be a little soggy in places where the strawberry pieces are. I would recommend cutting the strawberries into bite size pieces and then patting them dry with a paper towel.
xoxo,
Michele
Hello
Just come across this as I’m looking to making something like this for my 7/8month old. Do you have any suggestions for replacing the sugar? Many Thanks, Claire x
Hello Claire,
You can probably just omit the sugar in the muffins if you are serving them to your 7/8 month old as they don’t know the concept of sugar yet. Or maybe just half the amount in maple syrup or agave nectar. Honey is my go to sweetener but can’t be served to baby until 1 year of age.
Hope that helps!
xoxo,
Michele
I’m hoping you can help me. I pinned this to a baby lead weaning board I created when my first daughter was born (2016). I made these ALL THE TIME for her when she was little. It’s been probably a year or so and I’ve lost my recipe where I had it written down.
I recall the recipe that I had having yogurt, cinnamon and sugar . No oil or maple syrup and no milk.
Am I just really confused in thinking I found the original recipe on this page? Was this recipe above updated? I’ve even googled for the recipe and I’m only finding ones with the maple syrup, oil, etc. Similar to yours.
I am so sorry, I updated the old recipe to make it easier (with less ingredients) and what I think is a better end muffin. Have you tried this recipe out yet?
No I haven’t. I ended up finding one like the older recipe that had yogurt, etc. They tasted like the old ones! I like the yogurt for some good protein in there, where both girls were late teethers it helps get around low meat intake.
Thank you!
Hello
Just come across this as I’m looking to making something like this for my 7/8month old. Do you have any suggestions for replacing the sugar? Many Thanks, Claire x
Hello Claire,
You can probably just omit the sugar in the muffins if you are serving them to your 7/8 month old as they don’t know the concept of sugar yet. Or maybe just half the amount in maple syrup or agave nectar. Honey is my go to sweetener but can’t be served to baby until 1 year of age.
Hope that helps!
xoxo,
Michele
Fresh out of the oven and my little guy loves them! Thanks for this, and all your other fantastic recipes!! We’re big fans 🙂
This makes me SO happy!!!
xoxo, Michele
Fresh out of the oven and my little guy loves them! Thanks for this, and all your other fantastic recipes!! We’re big fans 🙂
This makes me SO happy!!!
xoxo, Michele
Hi, i made them but they seemed to deflate. any advice?
Hello Talia,
I am not an expert baker by any means, but I think you might have either 1) over mixed your batter. Muffin batter should be stirred until just combined or 2) didn’t let them cool long enough in the pan. Maybe give them a full 10 minutes of cooling time in the pan before you take them out.
Hope that helps!
xoxo,
Michele
Hi, i made them but they seemed to deflate. any advice?
Hello Talia,
I am not an expert baker by any means, but I think you might have either 1) over mixed your batter. Muffin batter should be stirred until just combined or 2) didn’t let them cool long enough in the pan. Maybe give them a full 10 minutes of cooling time in the pan before you take them out.
Hope that helps!
xoxo,
Michele
Do you think oat flour would work well here vs the whole wheat?
Do you think oat flour would work well here vs the whole wheat?
Also, any sugar substitutes that you recommend?
Hello Christine,
I have only tried this recipe with Pamula’s Gluten Free Mix and haven’t tried Oat flour, I would imagine that it would make them a little harder but I can’t say for sure.
You can try honey, maple syrup, stevia or coconut sugar.
xoxo, Michele
Also, any sugar substitutes that you recommend?
Hello Christine,
I have only tried this recipe with Pamula’s Gluten Free Mix and haven’t tried Oat flour, I would imagine that it would make them a little harder but I can’t say for sure.
You can try honey, maple syrup, stevia or coconut sugar.
xoxo, Michele
The batter is super thick…like cookie dough or even a little thicker. Is that right? I only had about 3/4 cup of greek yogurt so I added a few tblspns of sour cream; otherwise, followed recipe to the T.
Hello Karen,
Yes, the batter will be thick. But it will all work out when baked.
xoxo, Michele
The batter is super thick…like cookie dough or even a little thicker. Is that right? I only had about 3/4 cup of greek yogurt so I added a few tblspns of sour cream; otherwise, followed recipe to the T.
Hello Karen,
Yes, the batter will be thick. But it will all work out when baked.
xoxo, Michele
Hi– Can you freeze these?
Yes!!! I had them in there for about a month and they were still amazing!!
xo, Michele
Hi– Can you freeze these?
Yes!!! I had them in there for about a month and they were still amazing!!
xo, Michele
Any idea how this would work using regular sized muffin tins? I’m think of doing this as my 1 yr olds birthday "cake".
YES!!!!
It will yield roughly a dozen and you will need to cook them for an additional 5-10 minutes. What a fun ‘cake’ idea! Are you going to do icing? Maybe blubbery?
xo, Michele
Any idea how this would work using regular sized muffin tins? I’m think of doing this as my 1 yr olds birthday "cake".
YES!!!!
It will yield roughly a dozen and you will need to cook them for an additional 5-10 minutes. What a fun ‘cake’ idea! Are you going to do icing? Maybe blubbery?
xo, Michele
Hi! Excited to make these tomorrow for my infant and toddler. I’m out of plain yogurt though. Any substitutes I can use for that? Also, I have some cornmeal that needs to be used – think I can use 1/2 cornmeal and 1/2 all purpose flour? Thanks!
You can use vanilla flavored yogurt or maybe even sour cream if you put a little more vanilla in. If you have none of those, maybe try some whole fat milk. You need some liquid and some fat for this recipe. You can totally use cornmeal! Yum!! You will definitely need more wet ingredients because cornmeal soaks up the liquids. This batter is thick, so just add more milk until you get the consistency you want.
Let me know how it turns out.
xo, Michele
Hi! Excited to make these tomorrow for my infant and toddler. I’m out of plain yogurt though. Any substitutes I can use for that? Also, I have some cornmeal that needs to be used – think I can use 1/2 cornmeal and 1/2 all purpose flour? Thanks!
You can use vanilla flavored yogurt or maybe even sour cream if you put a little more vanilla in. If you have none of those, maybe try some whole fat milk. You need some liquid and some fat for this recipe. You can totally use cornmeal! Yum!! You will definitely need more wet ingredients because cornmeal soaks up the liquids. This batter is thick, so just add more milk until you get the consistency you want.
Let me know how it turns out.
xo, Michele
Made these today for my 19 month old (well, who are we kidding…for my husband and me as well!) and they’re delicious. I used Pamelas gf baking mix and they’re wonderful. I have eaten far too many already and my daughter has only had 1! She better eat up or I’m going to polish them off! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
So happy to hear that everyone in the family likes them!!!:) She’ll learn fast to act quick when something good is in the house!!LOL!
xo, Michele
Made these today for my 19 month old (well, who are we kidding…for my husband and me as well!) and they’re delicious. I used Pamelas gf baking mix and they’re wonderful. I have eaten far too many already and my daughter has only had 1! She better eat up or I’m going to polish them off! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
So happy to hear that everyone in the family likes them!!!:) She’ll learn fast to act quick when something good is in the house!!LOL!
xo, Michele
What is the function of yoghurt here? I am thinking of replacing it with milk
Hello Trester,
The function of the yogurt is to add some wetness and fat. Milk should work great here. Let me know how it turns out.
Michele
What is the function of yoghurt here? I am thinking of replacing it with milk
Hello Trester,
The function of the yogurt is to add some wetness and fat. Milk should work great here. Let me know how it turns out.
Michele
These look incredible. I’m just starting a dairy and soya free journey due to baby with cmpa and we could both do with some excitement! We can’t use the yoghurt but could we perhaps replace with coconut cream? I’ve never had to consider baking without dairy before!!
Hello Jeanette,
Coconut cream sounds amazing in these! I can’t testify to the results but please let me know how they turn out!! Can you do eggs? I have some great recipes that are dairy free except they have eggs in them. If you can, email me and I will pass them along!
xo, Michele
These look incredible. I’m just starting a dairy and soya free journey due to baby with cmpa and we could both do with some excitement! We can’t use the yoghurt but could we perhaps replace with coconut cream? I’ve never had to consider baking without dairy before!!
Hello Jeanette,
Coconut cream sounds amazing in these! I can’t testify to the results but please let me know how they turn out!! Can you do eggs? I have some great recipes that are dairy free except they have eggs in them. If you can, email me and I will pass them along!
xo, Michele
thanks for this recipe.tasted so good..i baked it for a friends kid birthday party and all the kids loved it .Now they are asking for the recipe 🙂
thanks for this recipe.tasted so good..i baked it for a friends kid birthday party and all the kids loved it .Now they are asking for the recipe 🙂
thanks for this recipe.tasted so good..i baked it for a friends kid birthday party and all the kids loved it .Now they are asking for the recipe 🙂
thanks for this recipe.tasted so good..i baked it for a friends kid birthday party and all the kids loved it .Now they are asking for the recipe 🙂
thanks for this recipe.tasted so good..i baked it for a friends kid birthday party and all the kids loved it .Now they are asking for the recipe 🙂
I LOVE that!!! What a great treat for a party!!
xo, Michele
thanks for this recipe.tasted so good..i baked it for a friends kid birthday party and all the kids loved it .Now they are asking for the recipe 🙂
I LOVE that!!! What a great treat for a party!!
xo, Michele
I am super excited making these….but my batter is super powered. Not creamy at all really. I’m not much of a baker so any tips would be helpful. I did use a banana instead of sugar and coconut flour?? I put a couple in the oven just to see what happens…..
How did they turn out? I would imagine that with the banana they would get super dense because they are already on the denser side. Maybe try applesauce next time? I haven’t really experimented too much with this recipe so do let me know how they turned out!
xo, Michele
It was probably because of the coconut flour, it absorbs tons of moisture.
I am super excited making these….but my batter is super powered. Not creamy at all really. I’m not much of a baker so any tips would be helpful. I did use a banana instead of sugar and coconut flour?? I put a couple in the oven just to see what happens…..
How did they turn out? I would imagine that with the banana they would get super dense because they are already on the denser side. Maybe try applesauce next time? I haven’t really experimented too much with this recipe so do let me know how they turned out!
xo, Michele
It was probably because of the coconut flour, it absorbs tons of moisture.
I have now made these muffins for my daughter 4 times and she loves them! And so do I! I have tinkered with the recipe a little, adding 1 tbsp of coconut oil to the avocado to give it extra creaminess, and I’ve subbed oat flour for some of the wheat flour just to mix it up. I did discover that adding a bit of lemon juice and zest took them over the moon! Thank you so much for the recipe!
As well as many others. I’ve been toying with your quiches too!
Thanks for sharing your extras! I love the idea of putting lemon juice and zest in them! I will have to give that a try!
Let me know what you add to the quiches!
xo, Michele
I have now made these muffins for my daughter 4 times and she loves them! And so do I! I have tinkered with the recipe a little, adding 1 tbsp of coconut oil to the avocado to give it extra creaminess, and I’ve subbed oat flour for some of the wheat flour just to mix it up. I did discover that adding a bit of lemon juice and zest took them over the moon! Thank you so much for the recipe!
As well as many others. I’ve been toying with your quiches too!
Thanks for sharing your extras! I love the idea of putting lemon juice and zest in them! I will have to give that a try!
Let me know what you add to the quiches!
xo, Michele
Hi there. I was wondering if I could add bananas to this recipe instead of the sugar as a sweetener? Would that mess anything up? Also can I use frozen wild blueberries? Thanks !
I haven’t tried it, but you can start by subbing in 2 super ripe and smashed bananas and go from there. You can totally use frozen blueberries.
Let me know how it turns out.
xo, Michele
Hi there. I was wondering if I could add bananas to this recipe instead of the sugar as a sweetener? Would that mess anything up? Also can I use frozen wild blueberries? Thanks !
I haven’t tried it, but you can start by subbing in 2 super ripe and smashed bananas and go from there. You can totally use frozen blueberries.
Let me know how it turns out.
xo, Michele
Hi Michele, My daughter is extremely picky these days… no blueberries for her. But I like the idea of avocados in the muffin. I’d like to add some carrots instead of the blueberries, would that be an ok substitute? Thanks!
Yes, that would be such a savory and nutritious option. I would just shred maybe a cut of carrots and press out any excess water and add them in to the batter. Let me know how if it works!
xo, Michele
Hi Michele, My daughter is extremely picky these days… no blueberries for her. But I like the idea of avocados in the muffin. I’d like to add some carrots instead of the blueberries, would that be an ok substitute? Thanks!
Yes, that would be such a savory and nutritious option. I would just shred maybe a cut of carrots and press out any excess water and add them in to the batter. Let me know how if it works!
xo, Michele
Hi,
Are these muffins able to be frozen? And if so, for how long do you suggest?
Thanks!!
Yes, you can freeze for up to 2 months.
xo, Michele
Hi,
Are these muffins able to be frozen? And if so, for how long do you suggest?
Thanks!!
Yes, you can freeze for up to 2 months.
xo, Michele
Hi,
Can I use oat flour in place of the wheat? Is it a 1:1 ratio? thanks!
PS I made these with two bananas and they didn’t cook well. Made them again with less sugar and less were great. Trying tonight with maple syrup.
Kristi
Hi,
Can I use oat flour in place of the wheat? Is it a 1:1 ratio? thanks!
PS I made these with two bananas and they didn’t cook well. Made them again with less sugar and less were great. Trying tonight with maple syrup.
Kristi
Hi! These sound delicious and I think my son will love them. He is allergic to eggs and dairy. I saw below on one of the comments where you gave suggestions for substituting the eggs. Do you have any suggestions for the yogurt? My son has eaten soy yogurt before but I wasn’t sure how that would cook up… Thank you for your help!
I haven’t tried this but you could try maybe vegan butter (melted) or canned coconut creme (not the milk, it needs to be thicker) or maybe even the soy yogurt if it has some fat in it. Good luck and let me know how it turns out.
xo, Michele
Hi! These sound delicious and I think my son will love them. He is allergic to eggs and dairy. I saw below on one of the comments where you gave suggestions for substituting the eggs. Do you have any suggestions for the yogurt? My son has eaten soy yogurt before but I wasn’t sure how that would cook up… Thank you for your help!
I haven’t tried this but you could try maybe vegan butter (melted) or canned coconut creme (not the milk, it needs to be thicker) or maybe even the soy yogurt if it has some fat in it. Good luck and let me know how it turns out.
xo, Michele
I love the idea of using avocado as the fat, have you done any other baking with avocados?
Well, I made these avocado cookies once… not so good! HA!
But I have some ideas swimming around about avocado brownies. Should I go for it?
I love the idea of using avocado as the fat, have you done any other baking with avocados?
Well, I made these avocado cookies once… not so good! HA!
But I have some ideas swimming around about avocado brownies. Should I go for it?
I love the idea of using avocado as the fat, have you done any other baking with avocados?
Well, I made these avocado cookies once… not so good! HA!
But I have some ideas swimming around about avocado brownies. Should I go for it?
I made these muffins today and my daughter ate two right up. She looked like she was enjoying them considering it was all over her face and hands ( so I had to take some pictures of that). I was wondering for my benefit however if there was an ingredient I would up or add to make them a bit fluffier or spongy? If not I am still making them this way because what a great way to get something healthy and sweet all in one package! =)
Sorry for the delay,
So glad your daughter ate them right up!!!
You could try using the baking soda to 1 tsp to see if that helps. I find that with muffins if you over mix them they become super dense. So just mix until incorporated and then bake.
xo,
Michele
I made these muffins today and my daughter ate two right up. She looked like she was enjoying them considering it was all over her face and hands ( so I had to take some pictures of that). I was wondering for my benefit however if there was an ingredient I would up or add to make them a bit fluffier or spongy? If not I am still making them this way because what a great way to get something healthy and sweet all in one package! =)
Sorry for the delay,
So glad your daughter ate them right up!!!
You could try using the baking soda to 1 tsp to see if that helps. I find that with muffins if you over mix them they become super dense. So just mix until incorporated and then bake.
xo,
Michele
I made these muffins today and my daughter ate two right up. She looked like she was enjoying them considering it was all over her face and hands ( so I had to take some pictures of that). I was wondering for my benefit however if there was an ingredient I would up or add to make them a bit fluffier or spongy? If not I am still making them this way because what a great way to get something healthy and sweet all in one package! =)
Sorry for the delay,
So glad your daughter ate them right up!!!
You could try using the baking soda to 1 tsp to see if that helps. I find that with muffins if you over mix them they become super dense. So just mix until incorporated and then bake.
xo,
Michele
I loved the recipe, as it looked easy to make and healthy. However, they turned out oved baked on the outside and crispy, but not cooked in the middle. I tried keeping them more in the oven, but they almost burnt. Any idea why this happened?
So sorry they didn’t turn out for you. You could try baking at 350 for 10-12 minutes to see if that helps. I haven’t has a problem with this recipe burning.
xo,
Michele
I loved the recipe, as it looked easy to make and healthy. However, they turned out oved baked on the outside and crispy, but not cooked in the middle. I tried keeping them more in the oven, but they almost burnt. Any idea why this happened?
So sorry they didn’t turn out for you. You could try baking at 350 for 10-12 minutes to see if that helps. I haven’t has a problem with this recipe burning.
xo,
Michele
I loved the recipe, as it looked easy to make and healthy. However, they turned out oved baked on the outside and crispy, but not cooked in the middle. I tried keeping them more in the oven, but they almost burnt. Any idea why this happened?
So sorry they didn’t turn out for you. You could try baking at 350 for 10-12 minutes to see if that helps. I haven’t has a problem with this recipe burning.
xo,
Michele
I just made these and they are lovely as they are not too sweet and I love the fact that it uses avocado in its ingredients. The only thing I did differently was to half the recipe and added raisins. This recipe is a keeper and thanks so much!
So glad you like it!! Adding raisins is a great idea!!
xo,
Michele
I just made these and they are lovely as they are not too sweet and I love the fact that it uses avocado in its ingredients. The only thing I did differently was to half the recipe and added raisins. This recipe is a keeper and thanks so much!
So glad you like it!! Adding raisins is a great idea!!
xo,
Michele
I just made these and they are lovely as they are not too sweet and I love the fact that it uses avocado in its ingredients. The only thing I did differently was to half the recipe and added raisins. This recipe is a keeper and thanks so much!
So glad you like it!! Adding raisins is a great idea!!
xo,
Michele
Avocados are often referred to as ‘nature’s perfect food’ and with good reason too. Include them in smoothies and salads and your child will lap up the healthy treats with relish.
https://www.parentcircle.com/article/nutritional-benefits-of-avacado-for-children/
Avocados are often referred to as ‘nature’s perfect food’ and with good reason too. Include them in smoothies and salads and your child will lap up the healthy treats with relish.
https://www.parentcircle.com/article/nutritional-benefits-of-avacado-for-children/
Avocados are often referred to as ‘nature’s perfect food’ and with good reason too. Include them in smoothies and salads and your child will lap up the healthy treats with relish.
https://www.parentcircle.com/article/nutritional-benefits-of-avacado-for-children/
I made these for my grandbaby and they were perfect and I followed the recipe exactly. Not only did he love the muffins but so did I. Thanks so much for such helpful recipes. From a happy Grammy
I am so glad you both liked them:)
I made these for my grandbaby and they were perfect and I followed the recipe exactly. Not only did he love the muffins but so did I. Thanks so much for such helpful recipes. From a happy Grammy
I am so glad you both liked them:)
I made these for my grandbaby and they were perfect and I followed the recipe exactly. Not only did he love the muffins but so did I. Thanks so much for such helpful recipes. From a happy Grammy
I am so glad you both liked them:)
We can’t have dairy, do you think I could substitute the whole milk yogurt with almond milk yogurt?
We can’t have dairy, do you think I could substitute the whole milk yogurt with almond milk yogurt?
We can’t have dairy, do you think I could substitute the whole milk yogurt with almond milk yogurt?
If I don’t have a hand mixer, will a blender work?
You can mix by hand.
Hi Michele,
These look delicious! What size should the avocado be? A regular small sized one or a large? Or does it not matter? Can’t wait to make these for my 2 yr old.
I would do a large
Cam i use all purpose or almond flour instead ?
You can use all-purpose but not almond flour. Almond flour needs a different flour to liquid ratio.
I use this recipe often for my 1 and 2 year olds! Just wanted to say thank you!
So glad this is a regular recipe in your house!
These were amazing!!! My 8 month old wasn’t too interested but my husband and I were!! It’s nice to have a healthy treat ! Eventually my little guy will show interest in them
I love this! Glad you two got some healthy muffins!
We (kids 1, 3, 4, 6 and Mama) LOVE these muffins! I’ve made them as minis and full-size. I cut back on the oil and the sweetener (I often switch out maple syrup for honey) a tad (more like 1/2 cup of each). They freeze well. Love the added healthy fat from the avocados! Thanks for the great recipe!
Hi there!
I’ve made this recipe many times over the last few years, but just came back to make them again and noticed that the recipe is different. Do you have a link to the original? We really loved it and I’ve been wanting to send it on to a few friends.
Thanks!
I did revamp the recipe recently and I’m sorry but I don’t have the old one saved. Have you tried this new version yet? I think they taste even better.
These were delicious! We all know I am no baker. But these were so simple and omg so delicious! Seriously!!! Will have to make another batch because me and the husband almost ate all of them in one night. He also heated one up before work this morning. They are so good! Oh yes the baby very much enjoyed them too!
Glad the baby got to try one as well lol! So happy to hear that you all enjoyed them!
Hello Michelle,
Thank you for another great recipe. I was planning on making this for my 15 months old this upcoming weekend, however, I have only been giving him natural sugars. What can I substitute for the maple syrup? Also would coconut water be a good or bad “wet ingredient “?
Looking forward to many more recipes!!!
Tia
Hello. I’ve just made your pumpkin chocolate chip mini muffins and they’re delicious. I plan to make these next. I’m wondering if I can use regular or brown sugar in place of the maple syrup? Maple syrup is expensive. Can sugar be substituted in all of your recipes that call for maple syrup?
Thanks for your blog. I have a feeling these recipes are going to be a life saver for my suddenly picky 16 month old!
Yes, you can use either regular or brown sugar in place of the maple syrup for these muffins. I would probably use white sugar in these muffins. And yes, most of the time you can substitute either of those sugars for maple syrup in any of my recipes, but let me know if you have a more recipe-specific question.
Hi, the recipe sounds amazing. Would I ne able to substitute whole wheat flour for spelt flour?
And can I use water or yogurt instead of milk?
Thank you
I haven’t tried this recipe using spelt flour, but it is usually a one-for-one flour substitution with regular flour. So I think it’s worth a shot. I would use plain whole yogurt instead of milk.
Can you use buckwheat and half all purpose?
I have not tried this recipe using buckwheat, so I cannot advise. But if you try it, please let us know how it turns out.
Hi there, this looks like a great recipe. I have a ton of frozen breast milk that I don’t want to go to waste. Would that work for this recipe?
Yes, you can definitely use frozen breast milk for these muffins. Enjoy!
Hi , can I use greek yogurt instead of milk?
You can. The batter will be thicker so the muffins may be denser in texture, but it will work.
SO GOOD. The texture is perfect. It’s so delicious thank you. If my baby doesn’t eat it I happily will.
So glad you love this recipe. Hopefully baby will as well 🙂
Hello, my 10 month old loved these! She’s allergic to eggs so I used a flaxseed egg and it worked out fine. Do you think I could reduce the amount of maple syrup to 1/4 cup without any issues? I might skip out on the salt too. Let me know!
So glad your little one loved these muffins! And I’m happy to hear the flax egg worked out for you. The muffins do need some sugar so they don’t get too dense, but you could try replacing the maple syrup with unsweetened applesauce.
Muffins were absolutely amazing really moist and the recipe was easy to follow 😋
So glad you enjoyed these muffins!
These were a big hit with my 9m old. I used applesauce instead of the syrup and they were great. Definitely was a great recipe to help encourage chewing. Will be making these again!
Love that you substituted in the applesauce and that baby enjoyed them! Yay!
For people who used honey instead of maple syrup, how much honey did you use? Same amount as it says for the maple syrup? Any changes in baking time? Thanks!
Muffins came out pretty well, the baby likes them. I feel like they’re too greasy and the oil should be reduced slightly to account for the oil in the avocado; next time I will use 1/4 cup instead of the 1/3 and see how it goes.
Baby loved them! I subbed the ap flour for 3/4 cup Chana flour for the extra iron and they turned out great!
So glad your baby loved them! Looking up what chana flour is now…
Love them!!! Especially my little vulture.. I mean my beautiful daughter lol My River loves snacking and these were a great addition. She is 13 months old. Wish I could post a picture of them ❤️
So glad your little one is loving these. You can send a picture to me via @babyfoode on IG!
I was totally skeptical on the addition of the avocado. These were delicious! Just the right amount of everything. I made a batch to freeze and let’s just say they never made it.
So glad you love these as much as we do!
LOVED these! Didn’t know what to expect with the avocado but they were delicious and you can’t taste it. And my one year old loved them too. He has an egg allergy so I did use a chia egg as a substitute and it was perfect. I froze half and put the other half in the fridge and just warmed it up on the microwave for 10 secs before snack time.
So glad you both loved these! Loved that used a chia egg and froze half for later. Way to go!
These muffins are delicious!! Toddler and husband approved. I followed the recipe exactly, using melted butter and maple syrup. They are incredible! I have been using Babyfoode.com recipes since my little one started solids and the recipes never disappoint. I am so thankful for this website!! It’s top notch and I love making my baby girl some yummy healthy foods!
So happy to hear that these muffins are approved by the entire family! Thank you for your kind words and review, it really does mean a lot ❤️
Do you have to oil the muffin papers?
I usually only oil the muffin tin if I’m not using liners, but some people like to oil their muffin papers as well. Both will work!
I’ve made a ton of recipes from this site and oh my God these are out of control. Delicious! I did not expect them to be so tasty. I’ve already eaten three 🤣
I am so happy to hear that you love these muffins! Definitely need to double the recipe next time to make sure the kiddos get some 😉
Do you need to flatten the blueberries as whole blueberries are a choking risk?
Once baked the blueberries will become soft and not round anymore. But if you find some on top of the muffin that are still a little firmer then you can gently cut those or flatten them if you are concerned.
My baby absolutely loves these! The avocado is a in great ingredient for these. Keeps the muffin sooo moist. And makes me feel good baby is getting extra nutrients.
Thank you!
So happy to hear that your little one is loving these muffins! Thank you for your review 🤍
Came across these blueberries muffins on Pinterest and decided to give them a try. I made 6 regular size muffins and they were absolutely delicious 🤤. I will be making another batch tomorrow!
So glad you hear that these muffins were a hit at your house! Thank you for the 5-star rating!
Hello! Have you tried using oat flour with this recipe? I’d like to make them and I am thinking of using oat flour instead. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks!
I have not tried oat flour with this muffin recipe, but I have had great success using it in other muffin recipes from my site. I would start with a one-for-one substation and then see if it’s too thick of a batter, if so, then just a little milk or water to the batter. Let us know how they turn out.
My baby and I love these. So easy to make and healthy. I add just a little extra avocado but that’s just me. You won’t regret making these, trust me!
Thank you for your amazing review of these muffins! I am so glad you and your baby enjoyed them!
Would these be appropriate for a 7 month old?
Yes, these are great for baby-led weaning.
Will these work without the salt? Since I’ll be making for a 9 month old
Yes, you can omit the salt if you prefer. I would recommend you store them in the fridge so they don’t go bad as quickly.
Very delicious, I used flax meal instead of egg. My whole family enjoyed it. Thank you!
So happy to hear that your entire family loved these muffins! I love that you used flax egg instead of eggs.
What can I substitute the maple syrup for? I’d like to leave out that extra sugar
Instead of maple syrup, you can substitute applesauce or mashed banana. Hope that helps!
Is there anything I could substitute for maple syrup for my 11 month olds? Thank you!
Hi Erin! In the post, I recommend using applesauce as a substitute. xo, Michele
These muffins are delicious! My baby loves them, my toddler loves them, and I love them. I am so happy to have nutritional, home-made snacks around the house for my family.
Very easy to make. The whole family loves them!
Thanks so much, Sandy! 💕
Hi I see that there is maple syrup, I thought they couldn’t have it before one? What can I sub for maple syrup for a 9 month old?
Look in the section titled Ingredients. I recommend using applesauce as a substitute. Hope your baby enjoys the muffins Karlea! 💕
These are a favorite in our house for the whole family! They freeze beautifully!
They are a favorite in my house as well!