Apple and Raisins Muffins recipe

2 cups (300g) self-rising flour, sifted
2/3 cup (150g) caster sugar
1 cup (250ml) buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 finely chopped apple, skin on
1/2 cup (85g) raisins

Preheat oven to 180°C. Place flour and sugar in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, oil and cinnamon. Stir through apple and raisins.
Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 12-hole, 1/2 cup muffin pan. Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes or until golden.

Snacks ideas

Toasted and cubed Whole meal bread with cream cheese or thinly spread peanut butter(for 1 year old +)
Yogurt with biscuits.
Yogurt with fingertip cut fresh fruits or apple sauce.
Fresh veggie sticks( celery, cucumbers..) with yogurt or avocado dip.
Cottage cheese, plain or mix with some mashed berries or applesauce.
Cut in cubes fresh bananas, papaya, honeydew melon or mango.
Cubed cheese.
Cooked vegetables, like carrots, long beans, asparagus.
Any veggies that baby can hold. Its fun to watch :o)
Apple Sauce- Our Absolute winner :)

Pitta Pizza. Spread a little tomato sauce on a pitta bread and cut into small triangular or square pieces. Top with a little grated cheese and place in a moderately heated oven for about 5 minutes until the cheese melts and starts to bubble.

Pretzel sticks.
Some homemade healthy mini muffins for easier hold.
Fruit smoothies