Description
Moist Spinach Muffins are a nutritious and delicious treat that the whole family will love. Combining wholesome ingredients like fresh spinach and ripe bananas, these muffins provide a perfect balance of flavor and health benefits. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert, they can easily be customized with nuts or sweeteners to suit your taste. Plus, they store well in the freezer, ensuring you always have a healthy option on hand. With simple steps and common kitchen tools, whipping up a batch of these delightful muffins is quick and easy—making them an excellent choice for busy parents looking to sneak some veggies into their kids’ diets.
Ingredients
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour or rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup milk of choice
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: grated sweet potatoes or carrots, chopped walnuts, sweetener
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Blend wet ingredients in a blender until smooth: Greek yogurt, milk, bananas, eggs, spinach, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
- Optionally add grated sweet potatoes or carrots and walnuts; mix gently.
- Fill muffin cups evenly with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use very ripe bananas for added moisture and sweetness. Don't overmix to keep muffins light and fluffy. Feel free to substitute Greek yogurt with dairy-free options if needed.