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Strawberry Protein Yogurt Parfaits

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Strawberry Protein Yogurt Parfaits

Looking for a snack, side dish, breakfast, dessert but don’t want to compromise on nutrition? Try this kid-friendly strawberry protein yogurt parfaits. I made the yogurt mixture ahead of time, and kept it in the fridge overnight. I topped with fresh diced strawberries and graham crackers right before serving. It was such a hit and I will definitely be making it again, and trying out some other fruit combinations.

This dish is not only protein packed, but provides an excellent source of calcium, probiotics, and fibre. Do you think your kids will enjoy this? Give it a try and leave me a comment below.

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Blueberry Banana Bran BLW Mini Muffins

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Muffins are a great portable snack for infants, toddlers, children, and adults. They are great at any age! Sometimes getting enough fibre into the diet can be hard, but these fibre-packed Blueberry Banana Bran BLW Mini Muffins help you meet your fibre recommendations for the day. Add this easy muffin recipe to your meal prep, keep some on hand, and store the rest in the freezer for days ahead. Enjoy!

BLUEBERRY BANANA BRAN BLW MINI MUFFINS

Author: Andrea Carpenter, RD

Recipe Type: Baby Food; Sides, Snacks, and Apps

Serving: 40 mini muffins

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 mashed ripe bananas

  • 1 large eggs

  • 1 TBSP ground hemp hearts

  • 1 TBSP ground flaxseed

  • 1/2 package store-bought plain bran-muffin mix

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/4 CUP frozen blueberries

  • 1 1/4 CUP water

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl.

  2. Add egg and blend into oil and banana mixture.

  3. Mix the hemp hearts, flaxseeds, cinnamon and water into the banana mixture.

  4. Add the muffin mix and gently fold until just combined. Do not over-mix or the muffins will have a tough texture.

  5. Gently fold in the frozen blueberries.

  6. Line a mini muffin tray with parchment muffin liners to prevent sticking. Alternatively, spray the muffin tray with coconut oil.

  7. Bake at 400 degrees for 7 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before storing in airtight containers. These muffins also freeze well.

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BLW and Toddler Iron & Protein Banana Muffins

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If you are a parent to a baby or toddler, you understand the battle of trying to ensure they get enough protein and iron-rich foods in their diet. It’s not uncommon for babies or toddlers to become more selective with some of their foods, but in my experience, handheld mini muffins are a great way to entice your little eater into giving them a try. These are perfect for young children as their are packed with iron from the iron-fortified cereal and eggs, have a kick of protein from the eggs and hemp hearts, and balanced with sweetness from ripe bananas. These have no added sugar so you can feel good about offering these at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks!

BLW and Toddler Iron & Protein banana muffins

Author: Andrea Carpenter, RD

Recipe Type: Baby Food; Sides, Snacks, and Apps

Serving: 16 mini muffins

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INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 mashed ripe bananas

  • 40 ml coconut oil, melted

  • 2 large eggs

  • 3 TBSP hemp hearts

  • 1/2 TBSP baking powder

  • 3/4 cup iron-fortified infant cereal

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Topping (optional):

  • 1 TBSP melted coconut oil

  • 1 TBSP all purpose flour

  • 1 TBSP brown sugar

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl.

  2. Melt the coconut oil and stir into mashed bananas.

  3. Add eggs and blend into oil and banana mixture.

  4. Mix the hemp hearts, baking soda, iron-fortified cereal, and cinnamon together then add to the banana mixture, gently folding until just combined. Do not over-mix or the muffins will have a tough texture.

  5. Line a mini muffin tray with parchment muffin liners to prevent sticking. Alternatively, spray the muffin tray with coconut oil.

  6. If preparing the topping, melt the coconut oil and mix with the flour and sugar. Spoon the topping over each muffin prior to baking.

  7. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before storing in airtight containers.

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