Chocolate Spinach Muffins: Indulgent Treats for Guilt-Free Snacking
Enjoy the delicious combination of chocolate and spinach in these guilt-free muffins, perfect for a snack anytime!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a blender, combine spinach, eggs, milk, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into a muffin tin lined with paper liners.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra chocolate flavor, add more chocolate chips.
- Can substitute spinach with kale if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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