Chocolate Spinach Muffins
Indulge in the delightful taste of Chocolate Spinach Muffins, a clever way to sneak nutritious greens into your family’s diet without sacrificing flavor! These muffins are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert, making them a versatile addition to your meal planning. Combining the rich sweetness of ripe bananas with chocolate and hidden spinach, each bite is sure to please kids and adults alike. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you’ll create moist, flavorful muffins that provide wholesome goodness in every bite.
- 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
- 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a blender, combine bananas, spinach, and milk. Blend until smooth and transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Add the egg, sugar, vanilla, Greek yogurt, and oil to the blended mixture. Stir until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and sea salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Line a muffin pan with liners and fill each cup with batter. Optionally sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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