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Easy Healthy Muffins that even your toddler will love!

Calling all parents of picky eaters!! Anyone else have one in their home? I was definitely one of those parents who swore they would never have a picky eater.. that is, until I had kids! It turns out, food is a pretty big deal, and not all kiddos are a fan of all textures, tastes and dishes served. (And just when you think you have it figured out, they decide they want nothing to do with it tomorrow!) Have you seen the Picky Eater’s Club? If not, it’s priceless! One of my favorites:

We happen to have a toddler in the house. He’s adorable, don’t get me wrong!

But he is very sensitive to food textures and flavors. He doesn’t like things “picy!” Or veggies. Do not give him veggies. He will try them, and proceed to spit them all over the kitchen with a cry saying, “Like it!” (meaning, I don’t like it!) And don’t even think about something new! I honestly think he’d be perfectly content just eating bread all day long.

I found a great solution though – toddler muffins. These things are like magic. See, you can hide almost anything in them. You might need to get a little creative if you have an exceptionally picky eater who zones in on anything being different, but it’s at least a way to get food into them that isn’t chocolate, candy, or cookies (ours seem to always find them, even hidden up high!) These little gems are so versatile!

First, decide what kind of muffins you would like to have. Things like zucchini and carrots are fairly easy to finely shred and hide in them. Then pick your fruit. If it’s frozen, be sure to defrost first so the extra liquid doesn’t make them too thin.

Healthy Muffins

What you’ll need:

3 1/2 c. rolled oats
1 c. sweetener of choice (we like sugar in the raw! If using honey, go with less!)
2 tsp (or TBS if you like a little more pizazz) of cinnamon
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 c. milk (any kind will work. We’ve subbed almond, hemp & coconut)
1/2 c. melted butter (olive oil or coconut oil work too!)
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4-1/2 c. fruit or veggies (we love blueberries, zucchini, carrots, or bananas in ours!)

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Combine oats, sugar, baking powder & salt. Add milk, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well. Add fruit. Pour 1/3 way full into muffin liners (or, you can just add it to a greased 8×8 pan!) Bake muffins for 15-20 minutes, or 20-25 minutes for an 8×8 pan!

Feel free to adjust the ingredients a little for altitude or for the fruit you add! Frozen fruit can add a little extra moisture.

Enjoy warm with melted butter (or coconut oil!) on top! And, smile knowing you just got some goodness into your little picky eater!

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Laura is a photographer, wife, and mama to three sweet kiddos. Fuzzy socks and vanilla maple lattes are her weakness. She loves writing snail mail letters, random living room dance parties, and cozy, rainy days spent with the ones she loves most. You can, also, find more from her on her blog: Bits of Sweetness.

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