Description
Delightful and nutritious Broccoli and Cheesy First Muffins perfect for baby led weaning, combining wholesome ingredients like plain flour, cooked broccoli, and Gouda goat cheese baked into mini muffins that are easy for little hands to hold and enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Add-ins
- 100 g Gouda goat cheese, cut into small squares
- 150 g cooked broccoli, finely diced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 160ºC (320ºF) to prepare 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 well to distribute all ingredients.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Create a well in the center of the dry mix and add the egg, milk, and olive oil. Stir thoroughly until the batter is thick and smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate Cheese & Broccoli: Fold in the small squares of Gouda goat cheese and finely diced cooked broccoli gently into the batter to evenly distribute these flavorful additions.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the mixture into a mini muffin tin, filling each cup evenly. This recipe yields approximately 30 mini muffins.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Serve: Allow the muffins to cool slightly and then serve warm or at room temperature, perfect for baby led weaning or as a healthy snack.
Notes
- You can substitute Gouda goat cheese with any mild cheese suitable for babies, such as mozzarella or cheddar.
- Make sure broccoli is cooked and finely diced to ensure easy chewing and digestion for babies.
- If your baby has no garlic tolerance, omit the garlic granules.
- These muffins freeze well; store in an airtight container for up to one month.
- Use full-fat milk and cheese for babies under one year, and consult your pediatrician if introducing new ingredients.
