The kids have been loving being independent in the kitchen lately – they want to do as much as possible without my help. Blender muffins have been one of my favorite projects to give them because they’re pretty much fool proof.
The measurements are forgiving if you go over or under, and thanks to the blender they always mix up perfectly. Whether you’re letting the kiddos fly solo or looking for an easy project for the them to help with, this is a great recipe to tackle!
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
These mini muffins are gluten free and only lightly sweetened. We like to dust them with sugar after baking for just a little more sweetness, but this can be left off depending on your taste preference.
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 and pray a mini muffin pan with non-stick spray.
- Add all ingredients except chocolate chips and powdered sugar to the blender and blend until smooth and the oats are gone.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin pan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
The blender makes these so easy for the kids to make up themselves – there’s no such thing as under or over-mixing here!
We mix in mini chocolate chips here but nuts would also be a great addition!
How can kids help?
Kids Can:
- Measure ingredients
- Run the blender
- Spoon the batter into the prepared tin
Adults Can Help By:
- Checking the top is secure on the blender before blending (trust me, you don’t want to deal with that mess!)
- Putting the pan into the oven and taking it out again
More Kid-Friendly Recipes
If you’re looking for more recipes that are easy for kids to help with, make sure you look through the other recipes in our Kids in the Kitchen series. Some of our favorites include Unicorn Grilled Cheese and Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.
Recipe
Chocolate Pumpkin Blender Muffins
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 and pray a mini muffin pan with non-stick spray.
- Add all ingredients except chocolate chips and powdered sugar to the blender and blend until smooth and the oats are gone.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin pan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
