Histamine can be an issue for many babies who struggle with eczema. So the challenge for parents of babes with eczema or itchiness is to find foods and recipes that work for baby.
Muffins are fabulous because they store well, freeze well, and can be eaten on-the-go.
These muffins are low histamine and allergen free, which means that they’re egg-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free. Whew! But not every baby with eczema needs to avoid allergens.
If your little one is under 12 months old and has mild eczema, exposure to allergens may still be a good idea. The best way to work allergens into baby’s diet is in very small portions. Likewise, it’s been found that baked dairy and baked eggs are sometimes better tolerated.
If that’s your jam, go ahead and switch out the flax eggs for chicken eggs from pasture-raised hens. And use dairy instead of water.
Make your own applesauce and toss in some baby kale
For this recipe, it’s incredibly easy to make your own apple sauce: Place eight cored, peeled, and chopped apples into an Instant Pot with 1/2 cup of water. Set on Manual High for 8 minutes and once time it up, turn the valve to quickly release pressure.
Golden Delicious apples can sometimes be easiest for babies with food sensitivities.
If you want to add greens to these muffins, I would stick with baby kale.
While spinach is the usual go-to for babies, it’s particularly high in oxalates, an anti-nutrient that blocks the absorption of non-heme iron and calcium. Sorta defeats the purpose of eating spinach to boost iron intake, doesn’t it?
And y’all have heard me say it before! Iron-rich food supports baby brain development.
Low histamine muffin recipe for baby
Ingredients
- 1 cup tigernut flour
- 1/2 cup quinoa flakes
- 1 cup of applesauceâ €
- 3 flax eggs, see how to make them belowâ €
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
Instructions
- Prep your flax eggs by mixing 3 tablespoons of ground flax seeds with 9 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. Allow to thicken for 20 minutes. You can also make them the night before and store in your fridge.â €
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Line tin with muffin liners.
- In a large bowl, combine tigernut flour, quinoa flakes, spices, and baking soda. Break apart any lumps with your hands.
- Use a whisk to whip together apple sauce, olive oil, vanilla, and lemon juice.
- Once ready, add apple sauce mixture and flax eggs to the tigernut flour and quinoa flakes. Mix well.
- Spoon equal portions into the muffin tin.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden on top and firm to the touch.
Makes 9 muffins.
Is the ginger in this recipe fresh or ground?
Ground! Thanks, Angelica!!
Oh my goodness! Thank you, thank you for this! I thought I would never find a recipe for something yummy we could eat that is “low histamine and allergen free, which means that they’re egg-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free”. My Almost 13mo has CLEAR symptoms of allergies/reactions to eggs and nuts as well as histamine intolerance (I think-it must be?). I cannot eat dairy due to my allergy and gluten gives me dermatitis. Ah, what can we eat?? It is morning now and I am SO hungry and tired of eating a few select veggies and meat. So I find myself here searching your blog before my littles wake up. I miss the days of eating eggs or Paleo pancakes (made of almond flour). It sounds daunting and impossible when you list out the specific allergies/intolerances and limitations! I got so excited when searching your blog for some new things to make for my little man…he seems hungry and so.am.I! I have never tried a muffin with him…only purees or really soft cubed foods. We are still breastfeeding while he is eating solids. But I am so.tired. of making fresh meals and snacks all.day.long. Well, I do like it but I am just a tired mama…so much prep and cleaning of the kitchen…want more time with my babies. I am running out of ideas for meals and snacks that meet our requirements. I want the absolute best for him and his gut and his skin but it is taking a toll and some days I feel like what we are doing is not helping. Praying this is only allergies/reactions for the first two years. All that to say, so so glad to have your blog and expertise as I walk this allergy/intolerance journey with my little man. Your Instagram post have been so on point with us lately! Looking forward to trying these muffins! -Randi : )
Hey Randi! I totally get it and please let me know how these turn out for you!
Texture-wise (not nutrition) flax egg can be a great substitute and there are a lot of wonderful nut-free flours. Buckwheat and quinoa flakes are both seeds, not grains, and great for baking. Tigernut and cassava are good too, although they can get gummy. And I also love chickpea flour.
xxo!!
Can I use regular quinoa instead of the flakes?
Or quinoa flour?
Quinoa flour would be a better match, but quantity would probably have to change and without some testing I’m not sure on the amount. Sort of like oatmeal vs oat flour. It’s not a 1:1 ratio. I’m guessing less quinoa flour will do the job.
Hope this helps! Let me know how it goes if you make the switch xxo!!
At what age can I feed this to my baby?
Hey Vanessa,
As long as there are no signs of food reactivity, once solids are established.
Hope this helps! xxo
Hello! Thanks so much for the recipe. I can’t wait to try it. Can I substitute cassava flour for the tigernut flour?
Hey Julianne,
Cassava is a little more gummy, so I’m sure if the texture will be quite the same.
xxo!!
Thank you so much for the recipe! Can I air fry it? How should I set the temperature and time?
Hey Skylar,
I haven’t made these in an air fryer! You could try 325F for 10 – 15 minutes. Let me know how it goes, xxo!!