Friday 21 July 2017

Sweet Veg Buns

These make an excellent finger food for those following baby led weaning, great for both lunch and snack time. They're also a brilliant way to eat cake guilt free as there's so much veg in them and no added sugar.


Makes approximately 16

Ingredients

  • 150g unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 200g self raising flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 6 tbsp whole milk
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 small sweet potato
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1 apple
  • 4 tbsp frozen sweetcorn
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon

Method

  1. Line muffin tins with cases.
  2. Cream the butter with an electric mixer.
  3. Add the baking powder along with 1 egg, 1-2 tbsp milk and some flour and throughly whisk.
  4. Repeat step 3 with each egg, until all the eggs, butter and milk have been added.
  5. Peel the sweet potato, carrot and apple, then grate into the mixture.
  6. Add the cinnamon and sweetcorn and whisk until properly combined.
  7. Spoon into the cases and bake in a preheated oven at 180C for 20-25 minutes until cooked and golden brown.
  8. Serve as is or spread with soft cheese.