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Worth the Wait

This Choc Beetroot Loaf is perfect for lunchboxes and freezes well. The recipe makes one loaf or 18 muffins.

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cup self-raising flour
    ¾ cup brown sugar
    ⅓ cup cocoa powder
    1 tsp baking soda
    425 g tinned beetroot, drained or 1 x 250g pack of ready to eat beetroot
    120 g butter, melted
    2 eggs
    ½ cup milk
    1 tsp vanilla
    ¼ cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan-forced).
  2. Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder and baking soda in a bowl.
  3. Add the beetroot, melted butter, eggs, milk and vanilla to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently fold until just combined.
  5. Fold through the chocolate chips if using.
  6. Pour into a lined loaf tin and bake for 45 minutes, or until a skewer comes out mostly clean.
  7. Allow to cool in the tin and then transfer to a wire rack. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
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Cow's Milk Allergy

Try using dairy free milk and butter

Wheat/Gluten Allergy

Try using a gluten free flour

Egg Allergy

Contains eggs

Recipe Notes

To bake into muffins, reduce cooking time to approx. 20 minutes or until a skewer comes out mostly clean. Makes 18 muffins.

Building confidence with new foods Building confidence with new foods

There’s a heap of practical advice on how to set up your toddler for success at mealtimes in module 3. For example, if this is a new food or your toddler is still learning to like this food, offer a teeny tiny portion alongside a safe food.There are lots of ways you can help build your toddler’s confidence with new foods.

Leftovers Leftovers

Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Learn more here.

Measurements and Ingredients

Our recipes use Australian standard metric measures, including a 250ml cup, 20ml Tablespoon and 5ml teaspoon. Please check your utensils as these measures vary between countries.
We have endeavoured to provide allergy information and suggest ingredients swaps based on the current food supply. Packaged products often change in their ingredients, so if your child has an allergy or intolerance please check specific products prior to use.