Chocolate Spinach Muffins: The Easy Ultimate Recipe You Need
Discover the deliciously surprising combination of chocolate and spinach in these delectable muffins that are both healthy and satisfying.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the chopped spinach to the wet ingredients and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
- For an extra chocolatey taste, feel free to add chocolate chips to the batter.
- These muffins can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Chocolate Spinach Muffins, Healthy Muffins, Chocolate Recipes