Not-So-Sweet Spinach Muffins

Sneak spinach and creamy avocado into these moist, not-so-sweet apple muffins and your kids will be none the wiser.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 148 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 large eggs
• 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups self-rising flour
• ⅔ cup milk
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ⅓ cup canola oil
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1 ripe avocado
• ⅛ cup flax seeds (Optional)
• 1 apple, peeled and cut into large chunks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 muffin tins or line with paper liners.

Step 3

Combine flour, baking soda, and flax seeds in a bowl; make a well in the center.

Step 4

Place spinach, applesauce, avocado, apple, milk, apple, sugar, canola oil, eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor; puree until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the spinach puree into the well of the flour mixture and mix well. Scoop batter into the prepared muffin tins.