3-Ingredient Toddler Muffins: Easy, Healthy, Freezer-Friendly Breakfast for Babies and Toddlers
The ultimate quick and easy freezer stash breakfast
Whether you’re rushing to get out the door in the morning or looking for a convenient snack option, these healthy toddler muffins make life so much easier when you have a cranky toddler screaming for food! With just three simple ingredients and a little prep work, you can have a stash of nutritious and delicious healthy baby and toddler muffins ready to go whenever hunger strikes!
Soft, fluffy, and loaded with protein and vegetables, these muffins are ideal for little hands, whether you’re feeding a hungry 11-month-old or a picky 2-year-old toddler. Best of all, they’re freezer-friendly, making them perfect for baby meal prep, busy weekday mornings or lazy weekends.
As a mom and former chef, I rely on these healthy toddler muffins almost weekly. I whip up a batch (or two!) during nap time, freeze them, and then have instant breakfasts or snacks ready to go whenever my toddler is demanding food “now-now-now.”
Like almost all my recipes, this one is quick, easy and most importantly versatile and easily adaptable to whatever ingredients it is that you might have laying around the fridge or hiding in your crisper drawer!
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Toddler and baby Approved breakfast and on-the-go snack
These mini egg muffins are easily adaptable to the palates of even the most pickiest of eaters! Whether you’re running errands or heading to the playground, simply grab one of these healthy toddler muffin from the freezer and go! Packed with protein and veggies, they’ll keep your little one fueled and satisfied wherever the day takes you.
One of the best things about these toddler muffins is their versatility. Feel free to customize the recipe to suit your toddler’s taste preferences. Add in some diced bell peppers, chopped tomatoes, or cooked bacon for extra flavor and variety. And with their freezer-friendly nature, you can make a big batch ahead of time and have them on hand whenever you need a quick healthy snack or easy meal!
Why You’ll Love These 3-Ingredient Toddler Muffins
Only 3 ingredients: eggs, cheese, and spinach
Perfect for toddler meal ideas 2 year old
Ready in under 30 minutes
Great for 11 month old food ideas
Easy to customize with whatever veggies or proteins you have on hand
Perfect for baby-led weaning
Ideal for toddler breakfast or lunchbox snacks
Freezer-friendly for up to 6 months
Whether you’re deep into your baby-led weaning journey or looking for easy toddler recipes that won’t result in total kitchen chaos, these mini egg muffins tick all the boxes.
Flavor combinations and substititions
Thankfully my baby loves green food (for now at least!), so that makes me love the spinach and cheddar combo of these little egg muffins. More than just loving the green color that the spinach gives these healthy breakfast muffins, spinach is also rich in many nutrients, including vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, folate, and potassium. Spinach also adds some protein to your diet. Every 100 grams of spinach contains nearly 2.9 grams of protein, and it is chock full of fiber!
But if you don’t have spinach on hand or if your little one refuses to eat anything green, then you can easily substitute any veggies or different cheese of your choice into this recipe!
Here are some great flavor combinations to try out:
- Cauliflower and Feta (feta can be high in sodium so avoid this for babies under 12 months)
- Broccoli and Mozarella
- Shredded Chicken, Mushroom and Swiss Cheese
- Tomato and Mozarella
- Diced tomato, Green Pepper, Spring Onion and Mexican Blend Cheese
- Creamed Sweetcorn and Cheddar
- Salmon, Asparagus and Swiss Cheese
Feel free to get creative! These work well as easy baby recipes too, especially when introducing new textures or flavors through baby-led weaning. These are just some ideas to get your inspiration flowing, as the options for flavor combinations are truly endless with these little toddler breakfast muffins.
Leave me a comment and let me know what flavor combinations you come up with and which ones your little ones enjoyed the most!
How to store your egg muffins
I always have a batch or two of different flavor combinations of these in my freezer stash ready to go at all times! I just love how simple, healthy and versatile these are, and how much my little one enjoys munching on them for breakfast, or as a snack anytime of the day.
I highly recommend using a mini silicone muffin pan when baking these, as it just makes it a lot easier to pop them out , otherwise I recommend using paper muffin cups to line your muffin pans to prevent them from sticking.
Once your muffins are completely cooled pop them into the freezer straight in the muffin pans or place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet in the freezer. Once frozen place them in an airtight container in the freezer and store for up to 6 months.
To defrost them, simply place your desired amount in the fridge overnight and quickly pop them in the microwave to warm them up in the morning. You can also place them in the microwave from frozen in 30 second intervals until warmed through.
These muffins will last up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Easy Toddler Recipes = More Sanity for Parents
As parents, we need meals that work as hard as we do. These toddler muffins save time, reduce stress, and keep little tummies full and happy. Whether you’re dealing with early morning chaos or trying to survive the witching hour before dinner, knowing you have a nutritious option in the fridge or freezer is priceless.
They’re also a great item to pack for daycare or outings, ensuring your child has a healthy option no matter where the day takes you. Take a look at all of our other quick and easy baby and toddler breakfast recipes to save your sanity!
3 Ingredient Spinach Egg Breakfast Muffins
Description
These quick and easy 3 ingredient spinach egg and cheese breakfast muffins make for the perfect freezer-friendly busy morning breakfast for babies and toddlers! Losing your mind on what to feed your baby or toddler? Take a look at all of our quick and easy sanity saving recipes here!
Ingredients
Makes about 6 big muffins or 18 mini muffins
6 Eggs
1/2 cups finely chopped spinach
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375F.
- I recommend using lightly greased silicone muffin pans for these, if using non silicone muffin pans definitely use paper muffin liners to avoid them sticking!
- Prepare your muffin pans.
- In a large bowl whisk together the eggs.
- Add in the finely chopped spinach and grated cheese and mix well.
- Add the mixture to your prepared muffin pans and bake for about 12 minutes for mini muffins and about 20 minutes for regular size muffins, or until the eggs are set.
- Once cooled these can be frozen on a baking sheet and stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Notes
If you are starting out in the world of baby food, investing in mini silicone muffin pans is definitely a must have!
Experiment with different veggies and cheeses depending on what your baby or toddler likes or what you have on hand.
These 3 ingredient egg muffins are not only a great quick and easy breakfast, but they make for great healthy snacks on the go!
To defrost simply leave them in the fridge over night and warm up in the microwave or pop them straight from frozen in microwave in 30 second increments.
bake these in a parchment lined bread tin if you want to make little egg bite fingers instead of muffins. (Because sometimes getting your little one to eat anything purely depends on the shape)
