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Carrot Cheese Mini Muffins for Babies (10 months+)

Egg, flour, milk and cheese muffins require a fully cooked centre; grated carrot should be tender.

10 months+Snack37 minEasyBLW
Carrot Cheese Mini Muffins
  • Age Range10 months+
  • Prep 12 min · Cook 25 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Allergen InformationContains: Dairy, Wheat, Egg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup finely grated carrot
  • 1/2 cup plain wheat flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup finely grated mild cheese
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 180C and lightly grease a mini muffin tray.

  2. Finely grate the carrot and ensure it is soft and moist.

  3. In a bowl, whisk together egg, milk, and olive oil until smooth.

  4. Add flour, baking powder, grated carrot, and cheese, then mix into a soft batter.

  5. Spoon batter into mini muffin molds, filling each about three-quarters full.

  6. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and cooked through.

  7. Cool to lukewarm before serving and ensure muffins are soft and easy to break apart.

Serving by Age

Serve only moist soft strips or pieces without a firm crust or crumbly dry texture.

10 months+

This recipe is listed for 10m+, so the 9m+ field does not recommend serving it earlier. Within the listed age range and when your baby can manage the texture, serve as soft, mini muffins or cut into finger-sized strips that baby can easily grasp; ensure texture is moist and soft with no hard edges.

Allergen Information

Contains egg, milk and wheat; check cheese salt content.

Storage

Cool untouched cooked portions promptly, refrigerate covered and use within 24 hours or freeze where suitable; reheat thoroughly until steaming hot and cool before feeding. Discard bowl leftovers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store Carrot Cheese Mini Muffins?

Cool untouched cooked portions promptly, refrigerate covered and use within 24 hours or freeze where suitable; reheat thoroughly until steaming hot and cool before feeding. Discard bowl leftovers.

Which allergens does Carrot Cheese Mini Muffins contain?

It contains Dairy, Wheat, and Egg. Check the labels of the products you use, and follow any allergy advice your baby has been given.

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