Description
These Broccoli and Cheesy First Muffins are perfect for baby-led weaning, offering a nutritious and tasty way to introduce babies to solid foods. Packed with tender broccoli, mild Gouda goat cheese, and a fragrant hint of garlic and parsley, these mini muffins are moist, flavorful, and baked to perfection. They make an excellent finger food that babies and toddlers can easily hold and enjoy, while also being suitable for the whole family as a healthy snack or breakfast option.
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
Additional Ingredients
- 100 g Gouda goat cheese, cut into small squares
- 150 g cooked broccoli, finely diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 160ºC (320ºF) to ensure it’s ready for baking the muffins evenly.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the plain flour, baking powder, garlic granules, and finely chopped parsley leaves. Stir these dry ingredients well to distribute the flavors evenly.
- Add wet ingredients: Create a well in the center of the dry mix and pour in the egg, milk, and olive oil. Stir thoroughly until the batter becomes thick and smooth, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Fold in cheese and broccoli: Gently fold the small squares of Gouda goat cheese and the finely diced cooked broccoli into the batter, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Prepare muffin tin: Divide the batter evenly into a mini muffin tin, filling each cup to about three-quarters full. This recipe yields approximately 30 mini muffins.
- Bake: 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 are cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Allow the muffins to cool slightly before serving. They can be enjoyed warm or cold, making them versatile for baby-led weaning meals or snacks.
Notes
- Ensure the broccoli is thoroughly cooked and finely diced to make it easy for babies to chew and swallow safely.
- Gouda goat cheese adds a mild flavor and is often easier on sensitive stomachs compared to cow’s milk cheese. You can substitute with a mild cheese of your choice if preferred.
- Muffins can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month—just thaw and warm gently before serving.
- Always supervise babies during feeding to prevent choking hazards.
- To make the muffins dairy-free, substitute the milk and cheese with suitable plant-based alternatives and ensure the recipe works with those replacements.
