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Delicious Chocolate Spinach Muffins

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These chocolate spinach muffins are a sneaky, healthy snack that kids love, combining rich chocolate flavor with hidden greens for a moist, tender crumb.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup (35 g) unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar (can reduce to ⅔ cup)
  • 1 ½ cups packed fresh spinach (about 45 g), washed and roughly chopped
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120 ml) milk (whole milk preferred, or plant-based alternative)
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable oil (canola or sunflower recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips (optional but recommended)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease it lightly.
  2. Place the washed and roughly chopped spinach in a blender or food processor. Add the milk, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Blend until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.
  4. Pour the spinach mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, checking at 18 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Blend spinach very finely to avoid leafy texture. Use fresh spinach for less moisture; if using frozen, thaw and drain well. Avoid overmixing batter to keep muffins tender. Chocolate chips are optional but recommended. Muffins can be stored at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerated up to a week, or frozen for 3 months.

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