3cupsold fashioned oats,separated (see instructions)
2tspbaking powder
1tspcinnamon
1/2tspsalt
2large ripe bananas,smashed (roughly 1 cup)
2eggs
1cupalmond milk,or milk of choice
1/4cupmaple syrup
1/4cupcoconut oilmelted
2tspvanilla extract
Carrot Cake Add-Ins
1/2cupcarrots, shredded
1/4cupraisins(I used the golden variety)
1/4tspnutmeg
Chocolate Raspberry
2cupsfrozen raspberries, roughly chopped
1/4cupmini dark chocolate chips(optional)
1tbspchia seeds
PB&J
1/2cuppeanut butter,or any nutbutter
1/4cupjam
Almond Blueberry
1/2cupfresh or frozen blueberries
1/4 cupslivered almonds
1tspalmond extract
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line or spray 12 muffin tins.
Take 1 cup of the old fashioned oats and pour into a blender or food processor. Pulse the oats for 30 seconds or until you they resemble a thick flour that resembles corn flour. Don’t over pulse or you will get a sticky flour. You can also use 1 cup of pre-made oat flour instead of grinding your own.
In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the smashed bananas, eggs, milk, syrup, coconut oil and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until incorporated.
Gently stir in add-ins.
Spoon oat batter into the muffins tins all the way to the top.
Bake for 30 minutes or until just golden brown on top. Let cool slightly and serve.
Notes
Note on Oats: if making gluten free, make sure your oats are labeled gluten free. Here is our favorite brand of gluten free old-fashioned oats.Age: 6 months and up if doing baby-led weaning. Great for toddlers and kids as well.Note on Baby-Led Weaning: If serving to baby under 1 year of age, you can skip the maple syrup. I would recommend startig baby with the base recipe and then adding in finely chopped toppings as you see fit. Yield: 12 Oat CupsStorage: in an air-tight container in the fridge for 5 days. These muffins freeze wonderfully. Simply place the oat cups in a freezer bag, press out any excess air, seal and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, simply place the frozen oat cups in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or until unfrozen and slightly warm.Note on Chocolate: if making these dairy-free, make sure you sue dairy-free chocolate. This is our favorite brand. COOKING WITH KIDSYou can easily have your kids help you make these muffins.
TODDLERS
Toddlers can help measure and pour the oats into the blender.
They can help put the lid on the blender and push start. Note: make sure to talk about not touching the blender blade while making something in the blender, as it can be sharp.
Toddlers can help measure and put the ingredients into the bowl.
They can help mix the ingredients together.
KIDS
They can pick out and measure all of the ingredients. Note: make sure to talk about not touching the blender blade while making something in the blender, as it can be sharp.
They can help mix the ingredients together.
They can help to fill the muffin cups with the batter.