Easy breakfast muffins

Muffins are easy to make and yummi to eat. You can also “hide” ingredients in Muffins that kids usually wouldn’t eat. These muffins are a fast “to go” breakfast version which can be amended in the ingredients, depending on what you like to eat.

Here is a unique recipe for Spinach Muffins that combines the goodness of spinach with the sweetness of muffins:

Ingredients:

    • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
    • 1 ripe banana
    • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
    • 1/4 cup milk (you can use almond milk or any other milk alternative)
    • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 1/2 tsp baking soda
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
    • Optional add-ins: chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips

Instructions:

      1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the tin lightly.
      2. In a blender or food processor, blend the spinach, banana, honey (or maple syrup), milk, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
      3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
      4. Pour the wet ingredients from the blender into the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
      5. If using any add-ins like nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips, fold them into the batter gently.
      6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
      7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
      8. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

 

Enjoy these nutritious and delicious Spinach Muffins as a snack or even for breakfast! Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite ingredients or adjusting the sweetness level to your preference.

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