Welcome! I am so happy you chose to gather around my table. My name is Mia Swinehart and I am a registered dietitian with a passion for simple healthy recipes, women's hormonal health, and overall wellness!
If there’s one thing every parent knows, it’s that toddlers loveeee a good snack. But I’m always on a mission for ones that will actually help fill their bellies and are not loaded with sugar. Enter my new go-to recipe: mini chocolate chip muffins. They’re soft, fluffy, and perfectly bite-sized for little ones. Plus, the recipe makes a big batch, making them a lifesaver for busy mornings or preschool lunchboxes.
Mini muffins strike that sweet balance between treat and snack. They fit neatly in small hands and aren’t overwhelming or messy (yes, please). These muffins are lightly sweetened with a little honey and ripe bananas, full of wholesome ingredients, and speckled with just enough chocolate to make them feel special for your little ones!
I love that you can toss a couple into a snack cup and head out the door. They also double as a quick breakfast option—just add some fruit and yogurt on the side, and you’re set!
What You’ll Need:
Butter
2 very ripe bananas
Eggs
Vanilla or plain Greek yogurt
Maple syrup or honey
Vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
All purpose flour
Baking powder
Baking soda
Sea salt
Mini chocolate chips
Cooking spray
We made these as a fun snowy day activity, and have been hooked ever since!
The ingredient list is simple, and you probably have most of it in your pantry already!
These toddler-friendly mini chocolate chip muffins have become a staple in our home. They’re fun to make together, easy to customize, and always a hit!!
Healthier toddler-friendly mini chocolate chip muffins!
Ingredients
Scale
¼ cup butter, melted
2 very ripe bananas, mashed
2 eggs
1 cup vanilla or plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup maple syrup or honey
½ tbsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
1 + ¼ cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp sea salt
¾ cup mini chocolate chips
Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a mini muffin baking sheet with cupcake liners. Spray the liners with cooking spray.
In a large bow, whisk together the melted butter, mashed banana, eggs, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
In a separate bowl, stir the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together, then mix in the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in about half of the chocolate chips.
Scoop batter into cupcake liners (batter will make 36 muffins, so you will need to bake in batches). Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
Bake for 14-16 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool before enjoying.
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