BLW Sweet Potato Muffins
Sweet Potato Muffins
These sweet potato muffins are a soft, nourishing and veggie-packed option that’s perfect for baby-led weaning from 6 months+ and loved by toddlers too. Made with simple ingredients and naturally rich in nutrients, they bake into soft, moist muffins that are easy for little hands to hold and enjoy.
They’re ideal for busy days when you need something you can prep quickly and have ready for the week ahead. Whether served for lunch, snacks or even a light dinner, these muffins are a simple way to offer a balanced, homemade meal without the stress.
Sweet potato adds natural sweetness along with fibre, vitamin A and antioxidants - making these muffins a great option for supporting growing babies and toddlers. The soft texture makes them perfect for self-feeding, helping little ones build confidence at mealtimes.
They’re also perfect for batch cooking - make a tray, store in the fridge or freezer, and you’ve always got a quick, healthy option ready for those busy, chaotic days when cooking feels like too much.
If you’re looking for easy BLW snacks, hidden veg recipes for toddlers, or baby-friendly muffin ideas, these sweet potato muffins are a go-to you’ll come back to again and again.
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Ingredients
- 2 small sweet potatoes
- 1/3 cup (62ml) of melted unsalted butter
- 2 medium eggs
- 1 cup (120g) of self-raising flour
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease or line 7 holes of a 12-hole muffin tray
Place the sweet potatoes into the oven to bake for 60 minutes, carefully slice them in half, scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl, and mash it well
Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and stir until well combined
Divide the mixture between the prepared muffin cups
Bake the cups for 20-25 minutes
Serve and enjoy once cooled.
Notes
These soft, veggie-packed sweet potato muffins are perfect for baby-led weaning from 6 months+—a simple, nutritious snack or lunch idea.
Freezing and re-heating advice:
Let the food cool fully, then place on a baking tray flat in the freezer for up to an hour. Then you can put them into an airtight container or freezer bags, this will stop them sticking together.
They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Remove as many from the freezer as you need and defrost fully at room temp or overnight in the fridge. Place the food back on a baking tray in the oven at a low temp. Heat until piping hot throughout.
Please follow NHS guidance on safe preparation and storage of food.
How To Serve for 6-7 months: Slice into finger width pieces and offer one slice at a time
How To Serve for 8-9 months+: Cut into smaller bite sized pieces for older babies to help develop or master pincer grip.
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