Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of chocolate and hidden greens with these irresistible Chocolate Spinach Muffins. Perfect for breakfast or as a tasty snack, these muffins are both kid-friendly and packed with nutrients. The secret ingredient, spinach, blends seamlessly with ripe bananas and rich cocoa powder to create a moist, decadent treat that everyone will love. With quick preparation and simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch in no time, making them an excellent choice for busy mornings or afternoon cravings. Bake these muffins to surprise your family with a deliciously healthy option that conceals its veggie goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 your oven to 350°F.
- In a high-powered blender, combine milk, bananas, and spinach until mostly smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Mix in the egg, sugar, vanilla, oil, and Greek yogurt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and sea salt. Gradually fold this into the wet mixture.
- Stir in dark chocolate chips and spoon the batter into muffin liners in a muffin pan.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (68g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg