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Chocolate Spinach Muffins

These muffins are made by blending fresh spinach into a chocolate batter, then baking until fluffy with a slight green tint. The process involves mixing dry ingredients, incorporating pureed greens, and folding everything together for a tender, moist final texture. The result is a soft, chocolatey muffin with tiny bits of spinach, offering a surprising and nutritious twist.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 cups fresh spinach packed
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Blender
  • Muffin tin
  • Standard muffin liners or non-stick spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly spray it with non-stick spray.
  2. In a blender, combine the fresh spinach and milk, blending until smooth and vibrant green.
    1 cup all-purpose flour
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
    1 cup all-purpose flour
  4. Add the vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and the blended spinach mixture to the dry ingredients. Whisk everything just until the batter is smooth and uniform, being careful not to overmix.
    1 cup all-purpose flour
  5. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter for gooey bursts of chocolate in each muffin.
    1 cup all-purpose flour
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full for room to rise.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the muffins have risen with a slightly cracked top.
  8. Remove the muffins from the oven, and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, enjoy these tender, moist muffins with a hint of green and rich chocolate flavor, perfect for breakfast or a snack.