How to Make Sweet Spinach Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and nutritious way to start your day? Look no further than these sweet spinach muffins! Packed with healthy green veggies, these muffins are a great way to sneak in some extra nutrients while still satisfying your sweet tooth.

Spinach is an incredibly versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, but perhaps one of the most unexpected and delicious uses is in these muffins. The natural sweetness of the spinach pairs perfectly with the sugar and ...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup wheat germ
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup chopped frozen spinach, thawed
  • 1 over-ripe banana, mashed
  • ½ cup low-fat milk
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 dozen muffins

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper cups.
  • Combine flour, wheat germ, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  • Mix spinach, banana, milk, applesauce, and vanilla extract together in a medium bowl. Add to the flour mixture and stir until batter is moist. Spoon batter into the muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden on top, about 20 minutes. Remove and cool in the tin on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    147 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 201mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 165mg