Spinach Banana Muffins

 

### Spinach Banana Muffins Recipe

These Spinach Banana Muffins are a delicious and nutritious way to sneak some greens into your diet. They are moist, sweet, and perfect for breakfast or a snack. Here’s how to make them.

#### Ingredients

- **3 medium ripe bananas**, mashed

- **2 large eggs**

- **1/2 cup milk** (dairy or non-dairy)

- **1/2 cup honey** (or maple syrup for a vegan option)

- **1 teaspoon vanilla extract**

- **3 cups fresh baby spinach**

- **2 cups whole wheat flour** (or all-purpose flour)

- **1 teaspoon baking powder**

- **1/2 teaspoon baking soda**

- **1 teaspoon cinnamon**

- **1/4 teaspoon salt**

- **6 tablespoons coconut oil**, melted (or any neutral oil)

#### Instructions

1. **Preheat the Oven:**

   - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.

2. **Blend Wet Ingredients:**

   - In a blender, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, milk, honey, vanilla extract, and spinach. Blend until smooth and well combined.

3. **Mix Dry Ingredients:**

   - In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

4. **Combine Mixtures:**

   - Pour the spinach-banana mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently fold together until just combined; be careful not to over-mix.

5. **Add Coconut Oil:**

   - While gently folding, drizzle in the melted coconut oil until fully incorporated.

6. **Fill Muffin Tins:**

   - Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about three-quarters full.

7. **Bake:**

   - Bake in the preheated oven for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. **Cool and Serve:**

   - Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

These Spinach Banana Muffins are not only kid-friendly but also a great way to enjoy a healthy treat! They can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage. Enjoy!

Citations:

[1] https://amybakesbread.com/sweet-spinach-banana-muffins/

[2] https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/banana-spinach-muffins/

[3] https://www.superhealthykids.com/sweet-spinach-muffins/

[4] https://www.supermomeats.com/spinach-banana-muffins/

[5] https://www.hummusapien.com/spinach-muffins/

[6] https://www.mjandhungryman.com/spinach-sweet-potato-blender-muffins-baby-and-kid-friendly/

[7] https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/super-green-banana-spinach-muffins/

[8] https://goodnessavenue.com/rocket-pear-quinoa-salad/