Description
These Sweet Spinach Muffins are a nutritious and delicious way to enjoy greens in a sweet treat. Packed with baby spinach and natural sweeteners like banana and honey, these muffins are moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cups baby spinach, packed
- 1 large ripe banana
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a muffin tin by spraying it with cooking spray or use silicone muffin cups that have been sprayed to prevent sticking.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In a blender, combine the milk, raw spinach, ripe banana, honey, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Blend until the mixture is completely pureed and smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute all dry components.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the spinach puree to the dry ingredients, or pour the dry ingredients into the blender with the spinach mixture. Gently fold everything together with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix to keep the muffins light and tender.
- Scoop and Bake: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin or silicone cups. Bake in the preheated oven for 17 to 20 minutes, until the muffins are firm to the touch and bounce back gently, avoiding any browning.
- Cool Muffins: Remove the muffins from the oven and place them on a cooling rack. If using silicone cups, take the muffins out of the cups to cool on the rack to prevent condensation and sweating.
Notes
- Use ripe banana for natural sweetness and moisture.
- Do not over-mix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
- If preferred, milk can be substituted with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Freezes well – thaw at room temperature or warm in a toaster oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
