Spinach Muffin Recipe

Name: Spinach Muffin Recipe - Food Fun Friday
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3/4 cup of pureed spinach; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup oil; 1/2 cup applesauce; 2 cups flour; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt

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If you love trying new muffin recipes and are looking for ways to get your kids to eat more vegetables, this Spinach Muffin Recipe is for you!

I have started pureeing veggies and sneaking them into food my kids normally enjoy. I have found baked goods to be the easiest to hide veggies in because the sweetness often helps to mask the veggie flavor like with this yummy Zucchini Bread Recipe.

Ingredients to make 15 muffins:

¾ cup of pureed spinach
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
¼ cup of oil
½ cup of applesauce
2 cups of flour
¾ cup of sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon of salt

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a muffin tin with cooking spray. This muffin recipe will make 15 yummy spinach muffins.

You will want to start with pureed spinach. I puree mine ahead of time and then freeze it in an ice cube tray. Then when I need the spinach I just thaw it out and add it to a recipe.

To puree spinach, steam spinach for a few minutes and then transfer to a Ninja or an old school blender. We bought a Ninja blender since we made these muffins and it just makes pureeing veggies a breeze. A traditional blender will take a longer to puree the spinach. Once you have your pureed spinach, use ¾ cups of it in a blender and add the vanilla, eggs, oil and applesauce. Basically, throw all your wet ingredients into the blender and blend until mixed together.

In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients - flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Mix the wet and dry ingredients until a batter forms and pour into muffin tins so each muffin is ⅔ full. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

When I first made these muffins I was worried about how they would taste. Would they have a spinach flavor? Would my kids eat them or be freaked out by the green color? All my worries were erased when I tasted them. They are moist and delicious and you can't taste the spinach at all. My veggie averse kids loved them and request them all the time.

These are so good fresh out of the oven with a little butter. They also freeze well. The next time your child turns up their nose at the veggies you offer, try this easy spinach muffin recipe.

Spinach Muffin Recipe - Healthy and Delicious!

FAQs For Spinach Muffins

Do these taste like spinach?

Not really! The spinach gives them a fun color and added nutrition, but the flavor is mild and kid-friendly.

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes! You can bake them ahead and store them in an airtight container. They’re great for quick breakfasts or snacks.

How should I store the muffins?

Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate to keep them fresh a bit longer.

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