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Mango & Coconut Muffins

Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written

  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free
Mango & Coconut Muffins — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 9-month-old baby
Age
9 months+
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mango, diced (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

  1. 01

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin or line with paper liners.

  2. 02

    Dice 1 cup of fresh or thawed frozen mango into small pieces. Set aside about 1/4 cup for topping.

  3. 03

    In a bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, 1 mashed ripe banana, 2 tbsp melted coconut oil, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.

  4. 04

    Stir in 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, and 1 tsp baking powder. Fold in the diced mango gently.

  5. 05

    Spoon batter into the muffin tin, top each with a small piece of mango, and bake for 18–20 minutes. Cool before serving.

Gallery

Mango & Coconut Muffins — photo 1
Mango & Coconut Muffins — photo 2

How to offer

Offer as whole mini muffins for self-feeding. The tropical combination of mango and coconut introduces exciting new flavors. Moist texture is perfect for 9-month-olds.

Storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition note

High in vitamins C and A. Also rich in fiber and antioxidants.

Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer

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