Chocolate Spinach Muffins
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with these delectable Chocolate Spinach Muffins! With only 10 minutes of prep time, this easy recipe cleverly incorporates spinach to create a nutritious snack that kids will love. Each muffin is rich with chocolate flavor, thanks to cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips, while bananas add natural sweetness and moisture. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon pick-me-up, or even dessert, these muffins are a delightful way to sneak extra veggies into your family’s diet. Bake a batch today and watch them disappear!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 very ripe bananas
- 2 large handfuls baby spinach
- 3 tablespoons milk (almond or regular)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (full fat)
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ⅔ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with liners.
- In a high-powered blender, combine milk, bananas, and spinach until mostly smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the blended mixture, then stir in the egg, sugar, vanilla, oil, and Greek yogurt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and sea salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients.
- Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips (reserve some for topping if desired).
- Pour the batter evenly into the muffin cups and bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (66g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 97mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 24mg
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