These are absolutely delicious, and healthy too. Ideal for toddler parties and picnics.

• 1 medium egg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 55g (2oz) soft light brown sugar
• 1 large, very ripe banana
• 55ml (2fl oz) sunflower oil
• 85g (3oz) wholemeal flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp bicarbonate soda
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• pinch salt (from 1 year)

1. Pre-heat oven to 180°C / 160°C fan oven
2. Line two mini- muffin tins with 18 mini-muffin liners
3. Crack the egg into a large bowl and add the brown sugar.
4. Add the vanilla extract and beat together until thick.
5. Break the banana into pieces in a small bowl, then mash it well with a fork.
6. Add the mashed banana and the oil to the egg and sugar mix.
7. Sift in the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt (from 1 year) and cinnamon. Add the bran left in the sieve to the bowl too. Stir together until just combined.
8. Spoon into the muffin cases ( around two-thirds full). Then bake for 12-14 minutes until risen and firm

Recipe provided by Top 100 Fingerfoods.