Reusable Mini Muffin Cups

Our Silicone Mini Muffin Cups from Montessori Mates are not just for baking muffins. Their versatility allows for endless culinary creativity:

• Frozen Treats: Fill them with yogurt and fruit, freeze, and enjoy a healthy snack on a hot day.

• Crafty Snacks: Use them to mould gelatin gummies, chocolate treats, or even homemade soap for fun projects with your Little Makers.

• Educational Tools: Teach sorting and counting with these colourful cups, turning snack time into learning time.

Embrace the endless possibilities with our Silicone Mini Muffin Cups, making every baking and crafting adventure with your Little Makers memorable and eco-friendly.

Delight your little maker with these simple, nutritious, and utterly delicious Banana and Blueberry Mini Muffins. Perfect for tiny hands, these muffins use natural sweetness from bananas and the juicy burst of blueberries. They're ideal for breakfast, or any time your little one needs a nourishing snack. Plus, baking them in our Reusable Mini Muffin Cups not only makes clean-up a breeze but also adds a fun splash of colour to your cooking adventures.

Ingredients:
• 1 ½ cups wholewheat flour (or any flour of your choice)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
• ¼ cup coconut milk (or any milk of choice)
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 175°C (350°F).

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This mixture will be the dry base for your muffins.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the mashed bananas, applesauce, milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined. These ingredients will make your muffins moist and flavourful.

4. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, ensuring not to over mix to keep your muffins soft and fluffy - this can be a tricky direction for our eager young chefs!

5. Add Blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.

6. Fill the Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the Reusable Mini Muffin Cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.

7. Bake: Place the filled muffin cups on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of a muffin comes out clean.

8. Cool and Enjoy: Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before removing them from the cups. Serve warm or at room temperature for a treat your toddler will love!

These Banana and Blueberry Mini Muffins are not only delicious but also nutritious, making them a perfect snack for your growing little maker. Enjoy the process of creating these together, and watch your little one's delight in both making and eating their own nourishing snacks.

Discover the magic of the Silicone Mini Muffin Cups, designed to make baking easier and more fun. Unlike traditional muffin pans, our silicone cups are:

• Perfect for Little Makers: Their flexible, easy-grip design is ideal for little hands learning to bake. Plus, the bright colours and manageable size make baking more engaging for young chefs.

• Reusable & Eco-Friendly: Say goodbye to disposable paper liners and embrace a greener way to bake. Our silicone cups can be used over and over, reducing waste and saving money.

• Non-Stick & Easy to Clean: The natural non-stick properties of silicone mean your muffins slide right out, leaving minimal residue behind. Cleanup is a breeze—simply rinse and reuse or pop them in the dishwasher.

• Safe & Durable: Made from high-quality, food-grade silicone, these cups resist stains and odours. They're also freezer, microwave, and oven safe, making them incredibly versatile.