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Delicious chocolate spinach muffins baked with healthy ingredients

Chocolate Spinach Muffins

These chocolate spinach muffins are a delightful combination of rich chocolate and nutritious spinach, making them perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 very ripe bananas Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor.
  • 2 large handfuls baby spinach You can use frozen spinach; just thaw and drain it well.
  • 3 tablespoons milk Almond milk or regular both work!
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup sugar Feel free to reduce sugar or use a substitute for a lighter option.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt Use full fat for best results.
  • 3 tablespoons oil
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour You can experiment with all-purpose or gluten-free flour as alternatives.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅔ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Add-ins
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips Don't skip the chocolate chips; they add a delightful richness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine milk, bananas, and spinach in a high-powered blender and blend until mostly smooth. A few lumps are ok.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add the egg and stir to lightly whisk.
  5. Add sugar, vanilla, oil, and Greek yogurt and stir to combine.
  6. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, sea salt, and cocoa powder, and stir to combine.
  7. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir to fold in.
  8. Stir in the chocolate chips, saving some or adding extra for topping.
Baking
  1. Line a 12-muffin pan with muffin liners and spoon batter into each.
  2. Add chocolate chips to the tops of each muffin if desired.
  3. Bake for about 18-22 minutes or until you can put a toothpick in the center and it comes up clean.
  4. Cool for several minutes before serving.

Notes

These muffins are delicious served warm with a pat of butter or a dollop of yogurt. You can also pair them with your favorite juice or smoothie for a balanced breakfast. To store, place them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze and reheat in the microwave when needed.