Description
Indulge in the delightfully unexpected Chocolate Spinach Muffins that blend rich chocolate flavor with nutritious greens. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, these muffins are a hit among kids and adults alike, making them an ideal way to sneak in some vegetables without sacrificing taste. With ripe bananas enhancing sweetness and dark chocolate chips adding a decadent touch, this recipe is quick to whip up and uses pantry staples. Enjoy these muffins fresh from the oven or save some for later—either way, you’ll be savoring a treat that’s both delicious and wholesome!
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.
- In a high-powered blender, combine milk, bananas, and spinach until mostly smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl; add egg, sugar, vanilla, oil, and Greek yogurt. Stir until well mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and sea salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently mix in dark chocolate chips.
- Line a muffin pan with liners and fill each cavity with batter. Top with additional chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg