3 Ingredient Vegan Baby Banana Muffins (No dairy, added sugar, no salt)
3 ingredient vegan baby banana mini muffins have no dairy, no salt, no sugar, and no egg. All you need is bananas, prunes, and self-rising flour for this easy vegan baby led weaning breakfast recipe!
This dairy free baby muffin recipe makes for a quick snack and easy breakfast.
I always make a double batch because I love to snack on them as well and feel bad stealing them all from my 1 year old.
Just because they are great for baby-led weaning doesn’t mean older kids won’t like them! I mean really the whole family will love them.
Allergen friendly
They are a great healthy snack to send in lunch boxes since they are allergen friendly and the perfect size for those little hands.
Since they are vegan, dairy free, and nut free you don’t have to worry about those around with common food allergies.
One of my favorite parts about this blender muffin recipe is that clean up is a BREEZE!
When Can Babies Eat Muffins?
Baby-led weaning (BLW) typically starts around 6 months of age.
These include finger foods like banana, soft roasted veggies, and melon slices.
How to cut muffins for babies:
For those who are 6-9 months, you can leave the muffins whole so they are easier to grasp.
For older babies, break them into small pieces and this will also help them to practice their fine motor skills.
Check out solid starts for more information on baby led weaning!
Ingredients Needed:
Bananas – The riper the better! It’s okay if they have a lot of brown spots.
Pureed Prunes – I love prunes because they help keep babies regular and ease constipation, but you can add any of your baby’s favorite pureed fruit such as apple or pear.
I have also tested this recipe using coconut milk and it worked as well!
Self Rising Flour – If you don’t have self rising flour, you can simply use regular flour (all purpose) and add 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder.
How to Make Dairy Free Muffins for Babies
Start by adding 2 medium-large bananas to a mixing bowl and mix on high.
You could also add to a blender or food processor if you have one.
2 medium-large bananas makes 1 cup of mashed bananas.
To your bowl add 1 cup of self-rising flour.
If you don’t have self-rising flour, you can simply use all-purpose flour and add 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder.
Once your dough has formed, add in 4oz pureed prunes.
Once your batter is combined, evenly distribute it into a greased mini muffin pan.
I use olive oil or coconut oil cooking spray.
Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes and allow them to cool before serving.
These healthy banana muffins are SO fluffy, moist, and flavorful despite having no added sugar, no salt, and no dairy!
How to store dairy free baby banana muffins
Keep leftover muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up 5 days or place in a freezer bag freeze for 2 months.
Tips for Making Baby Led Weaning Muffins
Mini Muffins: While you can make these into full size muffins, young children do best when they are little muffins. The baking time will increase when making regular size.
Additions and variations: If you are making these for older kids or if you want them for yourself, feel free to add some chocolate chips.
We just don’t recommend that for babies. And never add honey if serving to babies under 1!
Are muffins safe for babies?
These muffins are perfectly safe for babies because they don’t contain any honey or salt.
Babies under 1 year old cannot have honey and you want to limit their salt intake.
The only other reason I would not serve a baby a muffin is if the texture were hard for them to chew or swallow.
Tip: Be sure to offer a few sips of water when serving solids to babies.
Why can’t babies have salt?
According to Healthline, babies shouldn’t consume too much salt because their developing kidneys aren’t yet able to process large amounts of it.
Can babies have cow’s milk?
It’s a confusing topic on whether or not babies under one year old can have cow’s milk.
I would do your own research and read this article that goes in depth on the topic.
As always, consult with your pediatrician when it comes to your concerns with your baby and their diet/health.
Looking for more recipes for your baby or toddler? Check out these posts!
- 30 Hidden Vegetable Recipes for Toddlers
- Best Healthy Toddler Snack Ideas
- 15 Healthy Muffins for Kids
- Spinach Banana Muffins
- Overnight Oats for Babies (with Cauliflower!)
Healthy Easy Baby Banana Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 Cup mashed, ripe banana
- 1 Cup Self rising flour
- 4 oz Prune puree
Instructions
- Add mashed banana, flour and prune puree to a mixing bowl and mix until well combined.
- Grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray and evenly distribute the batter amongst the 24 muffins.
- Bake at 350F for 10 minutes or until cooked through.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Can I use prune juice instead of puréed prunes?
No – that would be too wet!