Description
Chocolate Spinach Muffins are moist, rich, and bursting with the natural goodness of fresh spinach combined with luscious chocolate. This plant-based recipe offers a nutritious and indulgent snack or breakfast option with a moist and fluffy texture. Easy to prepare with wholesome ingredients, these muffins provide a surprising twist to classic chocolate treats that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup natural cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup natural brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based milk (almond or oat milk recommended)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 tbsp natural gelling agent
Other Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh spinach, washed and finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the spinach: Start by washing fresh spinach well and finely chopping it into small pieces that will blend easily into the batter without large leafy chunks.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, natural cocoa powder, natural brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda until everything is evenly combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar, vegetable oil, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), vanilla extract (natural), and natural gelling agent until smooth.
- Blend spinach into wet mixture: Add the chopped spinach to the wet ingredients and stir well, ensuring the greens are fully incorporated and evenly distributed.
- Bring it all together: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep muffins light and fluffy.
- Bake and enjoy: Scoop the batter into a lined or greased muffin tin and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for the best texture and flavor compared to frozen varieties.
- Don’t overmix the batter; stir just until ingredients come together to avoid dense muffins.
- Ingredients at room temperature help everything blend smoothly.
- Start checking muffins at 18 minutes to prevent overbaking.
- Add mix-ins like plant-based chocolate chips or nuts last and stir gently to keep them evenly spread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chocolate muffins, spinach muffins, plant-based muffins, healthy chocolate snack, gluten-free baking
