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Baby Friendly Zucchini Apple Baked Oatmeal Cups Recipe

two zucchini apple baked oatmeal cups stacked.
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These baby zucchini apple baked oatmeal cups are a delicious, healthy breakfast that you can prep for the week and share with your baby or toddler. Made with wholesome ingredients and sweetened only with fruit, you'll feel good about giving these oatmeal muffins with the flavors of zucchini bread to your little one! (gluten-free)

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/3 cup grated zucchini
  • 1/3 cup grated apple
  • optional: 2 tbsp finely crushed walnuts

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line a regular sized muffin tin with paper or silicone muffin liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the wet ingredients (melted oil or butter, applesauce, milk, egg, vanilla).
  3. Add the dry ingredients (oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder) and stir to combine. 
  4. Stir in grated zucchini and apple.
  5. Using a 3 to 4 tbsp cookie scoop or 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop batter into prepared muffin tin. Sprinkle with crushed walnuts, if using. 
  6. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, or until centers are set.
  7. Cool baked oatmeal cups in the muffin pan for at least 5-10 minutes to set up before removing them.

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Notes

  • Store oatmeal cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They also freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or on the counter for up to 2 hours.
  • These oatmeal muffins are made for babies and aren't super sweet. If you are making them for older kiddos or adults, feel free to add 2-4 tablespoons of brown sugar or maple syrup to the wet ingredients. You can also just drizzle individual portions with maple syrup when serving.
  • If you prefer to make baked oatmeal in a baking dish, spread the batter in a small (roughly 6 x 8 inch) baking dish or a parchment-lined loaf pan. The baking time will be roughly the same, but bake until the center is set. Cut cooled oatmeal into finger shaped strips for baby.

Find it online: https://babyledbliss.com/baby-zucchini-apple-oatmeal-cups/