Description
These Broccoli and Cheesy First Muffins are perfect for baby led weaning, combining nutritious broccoli and mild Gouda goat cheese in a soft, fluffy muffin. They are easy to make, packed with flavor, and designed to be baby-friendly, making snack or mealtime both delicious and healthy.
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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 160ºC (320ºF) to ensure it is ready for baking the muffins evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the plain flour, baking powder, garlic granules, and finely chopped parsley leaves. Stir well to evenly distribute all the dry ingredients.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Make a well in the center of the dry mix, then add the egg, milk, and olive oil. Stir thoroughly until the mixture forms a thick, smooth batter with no lumps.
- Fold in Cheese and Broccoli: Gently fold the small squares of Gouda goat cheese and the finely diced cooked broccoli into the batter, ensuring they are well incorporated without overmixing.
- Portion Batter: Divide the mixture evenly into a mini muffin tin, which should yield about 30 mini muffins. Use a spoon to fill each muffin cup almost to the top.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Serve: Allow the muffins to cool slightly and serve warm or cold, making them perfect for baby led weaning snacks or meals.
Notes
- You can substitute Gouda goat cheese with mild cheddar or mozzarella for a different flavor.
- Make sure the broccoli is well cooked and finely diced for easy eating by babies.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- Reheat gently before serving to babies to enhance flavor and softness.
- If your baby has any allergies to dairy or eggs, consult your pediatrician before serving.
