fiber

Blog contributor: Kristen Fuller

Did you know that your toddler needs to consume as much fiber as an adult woman does? That is 25 grams per day.  I know this can be extremely challenging to get your little kiddo to eat this much but here is an easy way to get a lot of fiber in them. I was given this bran muffin recipe after I had Wes and have used it periodically since then. I use this recipe as my base and always try to add new things. Sometimes I add pureed squash, sweet potatoes, chopped up carrots or spinach. This recipe is flexible so you can really throw in anything.

I absolutely love the cereal that I use within the muffin. I just wish Wes would eat it plain. This cereal contains 14 grams of fiber in one serving and no sugar. That is half of what we all need per day.

Here is the recipe: 

FIBER MUFFINS

1 ½ c any bran/fiber cereal

¾ c milk

2 medium ripe bananas

½ c melted butter

1/3 c honey

1 large egg

1 ¼ c flour

1 T baking powder

½ t salt

375 for 25 min

*put bran cereal in milk first and allow to soak for 5 min

Enjoy

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