Description
These easy, moist Chocolate Spinach Muffins combine rich cocoa with wholesome spinach to create a delicious and nourishing snack. Perfect for breakfast, a post-workout treat, or a sweet pick-me-up, they balance indulgence with nutrition and stay soft and tender for days.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- Fresh Spinach (pureed with plant-based milk) – 1 cup spinach + 1/2 cup plant-based milk
- Vegetable Oil – 1/3 cup
- Apple Cider Vinegar (natural) – 1 tbsp
- Vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce (natural) – 1 tsp
- Vanilla Extract (natural) – 1 tsp
Dry Ingredients
- All-purpose Flour (or gluten-free flour blend) – 1 1/2 cups
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (natural) – 1/4 cup
- Brown Sugar (natural) – 3/4 cup
- Baking Powder – 1 1/2 tsp
- Natural Gelling Agent – 1 tsp
Instructions
- Prep the Spinach: Thoroughly wash fresh spinach leaves. Blend the spinach with plant-based milk until smooth and vibrant green, creating a nutrient-packed liquid base for the muffins.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend, unsweetened cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, and the natural gelling agent until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the pureed spinach mixture with vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and vanilla extract (natural) until well blended.
- Make the Batter: Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Fold carefully to maintain a light and airy texture; avoid overmixing to prevent dense muffins.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Divide batter evenly into a muffin tin lined with paper cups. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Puree spinach thoroughly with milk for smooth color and texture.
- Use a toothpick to test doneness; moist crumbs indicate perfect baking.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.
- Use fresh baking powder and natural cocoa powder for best results.
- Measure ingredients accurately for balanced moisture and structure.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chocolate Spinach Muffins, Vegan Muffins, Healthy Muffins, Gluten-Free Muffins, Plant-Based Snack
