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Healthy Spinach Banana Muffins

Cultural Context

These muffins combine the sweetness of ripe bananas with the nutritional benefits of spinach, making them a popular choice for health-conscious bakers. Often enjoyed as a snack or breakfast option, they reflect a growing trend towards incorporating vegetables into baked goods. Variations may include different fruits or nuts, catering to diverse dietary preferences.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1 ripe banana
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
1 egg (or vegan flax/chia egg)
1/2 cup honey
1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
1-2 cups fresh baby spinach (loosely packed)
1 cup rolled oats (or certified gluten free)
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
1/8 tsp. salt

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is lower in carbs, while all-purpose flour is more economical.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, while agave is often less expensive.

dark chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate chips

Cacao nibs are less sweet and healthier, while milk chocolate is more affordable.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans are a healthier nut option, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a muffin tin.

2

Into a food processor or blender, add all the ingredients starting with the wet ingredients first.

3

Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape the sides as needed.

4

Fill each muffin cup half full with the green mixture.

5

Put the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake until the muffins rise and a fork comes out clean, about 20 minutes. The edges should turn lightly golden.

6

Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool at least 30 minutes before removing them from the muffin tin.

Cooking Techniques

mixingblendingbaking

Equipment Needed

muffin tinfood processor or blender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariannut-free

Allergens

milkeggstree-nuts

Also Known As

Spinach Banana BreadGreen Banana Muffins

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