Description
Indulge in the deliciously healthy Chocolate Spinach Muffins that seamlessly blend rich chocolate flavor with nutrient-packed spinach. These muffins are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, making them a versatile treat for any occasion. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a batch that even the pickiest eaters will love. Each bite is like enjoying a sweet green smoothie, hiding wholesome ingredients behind a delightful chocolate taste. Ideal for families and meal prep, these muffins freeze beautifully, ensuring you always have a nutritious option on hand.
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 (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 (175°C).
- Blend the milk, bananas, and spinach in a high-powered blender until mostly smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix the blended mixture with the egg, sugar, vanilla, oil, and Greek yogurt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and sea salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix gently. Fold in dark chocolate chips.
- Line a muffin pan with liners and fill each about ¾ full with batter. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool briefly in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 24mg