Description
Chocolate Spinach Muffins combine rich, moist plant-based chocolate flavor with fresh spinach for a nutritious and delicious treat. These muffins offer a tender texture and wholesome ingredients, making them perfect for a guilt-free snack or cozy breakfast that sneakily adds greens to your diet without compromising on taste.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup natural applesauce
- ⅓ cup maple syrup (natural)
- ¾ cup almond milk (plant-based)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
Add-ins
- 1 cup fresh spinach (washed, steamed, cooled, and finely chopped)
- ½ cup plant-based chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Spinach: Thoroughly wash the fresh spinach, then steam briefly until wilted. Allow the spinach to cool completely, then finely chop it or pulse in a food processor to blend smoothly, ensuring a vibrant green color without leafy bits.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, natural gelling agent, and salt. This mixture ensures even rising and perfect texture in the muffins.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the natural applesauce, maple syrup (natural), almond milk (plant-based), and vanilla extract (natural). This blend adds moisture and sweetness, keeping muffins tender.
- Bring Wet and Dry Together: Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently just until combined. Fold in the finely chopped spinach and plant-based chocolate chips carefully to distribute evenly without overmixing, preserving fluffiness.
- Bake to Perfection: Divide the batter evenly into a muffin tin lined with paper cases or lightly greased. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let muffins cool before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for best color and flavor over frozen.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins; fold ingredients gently.
- Ensure accurate oven temperature to prevent dry or undercooked muffins.
- Bring wet ingredients to room temperature for smoother batter.
- Pre-soak plant-based chocolate chips in a little flour to prevent sinking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate spinach muffins, plant-based muffins, vegan muffins, healthy muffins, gluten free muffins, nutritious snacks, breakfast muffins
