Description
These St. Patrick’s Day Healthy Spinach Chocolate Chip Muffins are a fun and nutritious treat for the holiday! With spinach added for a burst of color and nutrients, plus the sweetness of chocolate chips, these muffins are a perfect balance of healthy and delicious.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with 8-10 muffin liners or grease it with non-stick spray. - Prepare the spinach:
In a blender or food processor, blend the fresh spinach with the ripe banana until smooth. You can add a small splash of water or almond milk if needed to help blend the mixture. This will give the muffins their vibrant green color. - Mix the wet ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine the spinach-banana mixture, egg, applesauce, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir well to combine. - Mix the dry ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. - Combine the wet and dry ingredients:
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. - Fold in the chocolate chips:
Gently fold in the chocolate chips to the muffin batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout. - Fill the muffin tin:
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each muffin cup about 2/3 full. Optionally, top each muffin with a few extra chocolate chips. - Bake the muffins:
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The tops of the muffins should be golden brown. - Cool and serve:
Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
- These muffins are a great way to sneak some greens into your diet! If you prefer, you can substitute the spinach for other leafy greens like kale.
- For a dairy-free version, use a plant-based egg substitute and ensure your chocolate chips are dairy-free.
- You can substitute the honey or maple syrup with a low-calorie sweetener if you’re looking to reduce the sugar content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg