SWEET POTATO & BANANA MUFFINS

20m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F and line a muffin tray with 6 cases.
  2. 2Mash the banana and sweet potatoes in a bowl until smooth.
  3. 3Add the egg and mix well.
  4. 4Stir in the flour and baking powder until just combined.
  5. 5Fold in the chocolate chips (if using).
  6. 6Divide the mixture evenly between the muffin cases.
  7. 7Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
  8. 8Allow to cool and buon appetito!

Ingredients

  • 150 g sweet potato (weight after steaming)
  • 1 small ripe banana
  • 1 large egg
  • 120 g white spelt flour (or plain/wholewheat flour)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 handful chocolate chips (optional – avoid for babies under 2; I used 85% dark chocolate, chopped)

Equipment

muffin traymuffin casesbowltoothpick

Tips

  • The riper the banana, the sweeter the muffins.
  • Suitable from 6 months without chocolate, and with chocolate from 2 years.
  • Keep in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • To defrost, leave at room temperature for 1–2 hours or warm in the microwave for 20–30 seconds.