Luca is loving my Beet and Oat Banana Muffins and they’re a great way to get whole grains, protein, iron, and veggies in – all in one bite!
Instead of reinventing the wheel (since he’s already showing an affinity towards the muffins), I decided to modify the recipe to change up the flavor and nutrient profile. I went with Spinach! You can’t mess with spinach – there are so many benefits of this leafy green, like vitamins, fiber, protein, and calcium!
I made these a few ways:
- 12 mini-donuts (in this pan)
- 4-6 large donuts (in this pan)
- 4-6 muffins (in this similar pan)
He loved them every style, but I felt like the larger muffins were easiest for him to grab! No slicing into strips, he just gripped it and went right for it!
If your baby has been loving the Beet Muffins, baby will be sure to like these!
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Yields 4-6 regular donuts
10 minPrep Time
20 minCook Time
30 minTotal Time

Ingredients
- 1.5 packed cups baby spinach
- 1 banana
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a regular donut tin.
- Add all of the ingredients into a blender and process until smooth. Pour the batter into the donut cavities and bake for 17 minutes or until the donuts are firm and browning on the edges. pop out of the donut cavities and enjoy.
Notes
This makes 4-6 regular donuts.
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