Description
Indulge in the delightful Chocolate Spinach Muffins, a clever way to sneak extra veggies into your diet without sacrificing taste. These moist and chocolatey treats are perfect for breakfast or as a snack, making them an ideal choice for busy mornings or lunchboxes. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a batch that kids will love, thanks to the rich chocolate flavor that masks the hidden spinach. Packed with nutritious ingredients like bananas and Greek yogurt, these muffins are not only delicious but also provide essential vitamins and minerals. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature, and watch as everyone devours this guilt-free indulgence!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 2 large handfuls baby spinach
- 1 egg
- ½ cup sugar
- ⅔ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 3 T milk (almond milk or regular both work!)
- 3 T oil
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a high-powered blender, blend ripe bananas, spinach, and milk until mostly smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add egg, sugar, vanilla, oil, and Greek yogurt to the banana mixture; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and sea salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture while stirring gently.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips.
- Line muffin pan with liners and fill each cup about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg