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Spinach Muffins

Spinach Muffins

These bright green spinach muffins get their emerald hue comes from the vitamin-rich green, but don't taste like you're eating your veggies.

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword spinach muffins
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 161 kcal

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray (optional)
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • ½ tsp. fine sea salt or Himalayan salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin organic coconut oil melted
  • 1½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1 (6-oz.) bag fresh spinach
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce or 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.

  2. Prepare 12 muffin cups by lining with muffin papers or lightly coating with spray.

  3. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; mix well. Set aside.

  4. Place egg, maple syrup, almond milk, oil, extract, and spinach in blender (or food processor); cover. Blend until smooth. Add to flour mixture; mix until just blended.

  5. Gently fold in applesauce.

  6. Evenly divide batter among prepared muffin cups.

  7. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until tester inserted into the center comes out clean.

  8. Transfer muffins to rack; cool.

Recipe Notes

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