These Baby Apple Oat Muffins are yummy little oatmeal muffins that are a perfect snack or healthy breakfast for baby, toddler and the whole family too. With no added sugar, they are still naturally sweet enough thanks to fruit. They’re great for Baby Led Weaning (BLW), lunch boxes and as a grab-and-go breakfast for little and big people!
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Great for a grab-and-go breakfast or snack!
I started making these Apple Oat Muffins when Baby LJ decided he was sick of the standard breakfast fare, turning his nose up at yoghurt and cereal. Not wanting to give him peanut butter toast every morning (I’m a firm believer in variety to expose my little people to 16), I tried these and success! He loved them!
The rest of the family, me included, did too and they’ve become a great grab-and-go breakfast or snack option. Keep a stash in the freezer for busy mornings and just warm in the microwave. You can do the same with Banana Oat Muffins too!
Ingredients in Apple Oat Muffins
You’ll need the following ingredients to make these baby oat muffins:
Apple – Choose sweet red or pink varieties of apples, like Pink Lady, Fuji, Royal Gala, Red Delicious or similar.
Pitted dates – A great alternative to refined sugar! I always use pitted dates, rather than Medjool dates, because I keep a stockpile in my pantry. You can substitute if you like, but be sure to remove the pit.
Rolled oats – Oats are such a nutritious whole grain (one of the healthiest!) and filling too, making them a great breakfast or snack option.
Egg – For binding. ⚠️ Eggs are a common allergenic food. If your baby has eczema, has reacted to an allergenic food, your family has a history of food allergy and/or you’re worried about allergic reactions to foods, consult your child health practitioner or doctor before serving this or other allergenic foods.
Milk – I use full-cream milk, but you can try these with your preferred variety if you like. Remember that in Australia, it is recommended that full-fat milk be given to children until at least 2 years of age to meet their energy needs [1]. Milk is also a common allergen.
Cinnamon – For a yummy flavour.
Baking powder – The raising agent.
How to make Apple Oat Muffins
These are really easy to prepare and bake.
Scroll down to the recipe card below, to find exact ingredient amounts and full detailed steps for both regular and thermo cooker methods.
Step 1: Preheat your oven and line a miniature muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
Step 2: Cook the apple and dates on the stovetop until tender, to bring out the flavour and soften the dates.
Step 3: Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor, and add the remaining ingredients. Blend until combined, and then pour the mixture to the mini muffin tray.
Step 4: Bake for just 15 minutes in the oven.
THERMOMIX APPLE OAT MUFFINS:
Thermomixer? These muffins are really easy to prepare in a Thermomix/thermo cooker. Chop the apples and then cook with the dates in your machine to soften and bring out the flavours. Add the remaining ingredients and mix. Transfer the blended mixture to a mini muffin tray, and bake the oat muffins for just 15 minutes in the oven.
Serving, storing and reheating
These are best served warm.
STORING: Store the muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freezer for up to 3 months. To defrost, thaw in the refrigerator.
These apple oat cakes have such a moist texture, that I don’t recommend keeping them stored at room temperature for any length of time.
REHEATING: If serving from fridge-cold, then just reheat for a few seconds in the microwave. Be careful not to serve hot to children.
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Happy baking!
Chloe x
Baby Apple Oat Muffins
Category: SweetsIngredients
- 2 small red apples peeled, cored and roughly chopped (approx. 180g) (Note 1)
- 15 g pitted dates (approx. 3 dates)
- 1 tbs water
- 120 g rolled oats
- 80 ml milk
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan-forced). Line a 12-hole mini muffin tin with liners or grease lightly and set aside (Note 2).
- On the stovetop over medium heat, cook 2 small red apples, 15 g pitted dates and 1 tbs water for 4 to 5 minutes until soft.
- Transfer to a food processor or blender, and add 120 g rolled oats, 80 ml milk, 1 egg, 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon and 1/2 tsp baking powder. Blend until just combined. Pour mixture into prepared miniature muffin tin.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
Thermomix Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan-forced). Line a 12-hole mini muffin tin with liners or grease lightly and set aside (Note 2).
- Put 2 small red apples into the mixing bowl and chop 3 seconds, speed 5, MC on. Scrape down the mixing bowl.
- Add 15 g pitted dates and 1 tbs water. Cook 4 minutes, 90°C, speed 2, MC on. Scrape down the mixing bowl.
- Add 120 g rolled oats, 80 ml milk, 1 egg, 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon and 1/2 tsp baking powder and mix for 10 seconds, speed 5, MC on. Pour mixture into prepared miniature muffin tin.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Information
References
[1] National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). (2013). Infant Feeding Guidelines: Summary. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
[2] Vale, S.L., Netting, M.J., Hornung, C.J., Smith, J., Roche, I., McWilliam, V., Hollinshead, K., South, C., Young, A., Rueter, K., Perrett, K.P., Palmer, D.J., Joshi, P., Campbell, D.E., Koplin, J.J. & Ford, L.S. (2026). ASCIA Guideline: Infant Feeding for Food Allergy Prevention. Clinical & Experimental Allergy 0, 1–11. Retrieved 4 August 2026 from https://doi.org/10.1111/cea.70217.
6 Responses
My little girl loved these (and my big girls 4 &7) ! The perfect snack and handy to keep in the freezer for days when I’m unorganised.
I’m glad to hear it Maddy! ❤️
I make this recipe fortnightly! A fav of my Mr 16mths. Sometimes I bake in a bar mould, for bigger cupcakes. We also mix in blueberries, yum! Thanks for sharing this one, especially the storage tips!
That’s so lovely to hear Sarah! Glad the recipe is a favourite, thank you.
What can I use instead of dates?
Hi Kate, I haven’t recipe tested with anything other than dates, sorry! If you try an alternative (or just leave them out?) then please let me know how it goes!