Apple Raspberry Baby Friand Muffins
This friand recipe is a sugar free take on the original! With just 5 ingredients, these are free from added sugar (we use apple sauce as the purée) and egg free. Quick to make and cook, they're a perfect baby snack and a great addition to school lunch boxes too.
Quick Recipe Snapshot
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Makes: About 12 mini muffins
Freezer friendly: Yes
Texture: Soft and moist
Age & Texture Guidance
Suitable from around 6 months when bub is ready for solids.
6–9 months: offer with a moist spread, or dip in yoghurt or milk to soften.
9–12 months and 12 months+: a great handheld snack as is.
Allergens Present
Contains tree nuts (almond), wheat (flour) and cow's milk (butter).
Allergen Substitutions
Swap the butter for a vegetable oil, and the wholemeal flour for oat flour or buckwheat flour. The almond meal is central to this recipe — for a nut free option, try our ABC Muffins.
Why We Love This Recipe
Just 5 ingredients
No added sugar and egg free
Quick to make and cook
Lunch box and freezer friendly
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