These pear and oatmeal cinnamon muffins are a go-to baked snack for big and little kids alike — naturally sweet, lunch box ready and freezer friendly.

Pear and Oatmeal Cinnamon Muffins - Starting Solids

Whether you're getting ready to pack lunchboxes again for kinder or school, or just looking for a quick and easy afternoon snack for your little ones, this pear and oatmeal cinnamon muffin should be on your list of go-to baked goods.

Quick Recipe Snapshot

Prep time: 10 minutes (plus 15–20 minutes to soak the oats)
Cook time: 20 minutes
Makes: ~12 muffins
Freezer friendly: Yes (up to 3 months)
Texture: Soft, moist muffin

Age & Texture Guidance

With the pear grated, most bubs will have no issue tackling a muffin like this from around 9–10 months without any modification. With diced pear we recommend 12 months+.

For younger bubs still finding their way with solids, add some moisture — a scoop of yoghurt or fruit puree, or a quick soak in milk of choice — to soften the muffin to the right texture. We also recommend leaving the brown sugar out for little ones under 2.

Allergens Present

• Wheat (flour)
• Egg
• Dairy (milk — easily swapped)
• Contains oats

Allergen Substitutions

• Swap the milk for a plant-based milk to make these dairy and soy free
• Swap the eggs for flax eggs
• Nut free as written — no swaps needed for daycare or school

Why We Love This Recipe

• Naturally sweet from pear and banana — the brown sugar is optional
• Freezer friendly and lunch box ready
• Nut free, making it daycare and school friendly
• Easily made dairy and soy free
• Oats and pear add fibre to keep little tummies satisfied