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Almond Spinach Cupcakes

In these almond spinach cupcakes, the flavour of spinach fades away beneath the almond. But it leaves a wonderfully green colour to the cupcakes!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 203 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 7 oz (200g) fresh spinach (or frozen chopped spinach)
  • 3 large free-range eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • ¾ cup (150g) sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) applesauce
  • ⅓ cup (100ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (plain flour)
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F / 180C. Line a muffin tin with paper cases.
  2. Puree the fresh spinach in a food processor, or with a hand held blender, until it is liquified. If using frozen spinach, thaw it and squeeze out the excess water.
  3. Beat the eggs, almond extract and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the oil, applesauce, lemon juice and pureed spinach.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the flour mixture to the spinach mixture and combine. Pour into the muffin cups.
  5. Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean. If making this as a cake, increase cooking time to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 203kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 127mg (5%) Potassium 221mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 1610IU (32%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 203

% Daily Value*

Calories 203kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 127mg 5%
Potassium 221mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 1610IU 32%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.