Green Monster Muffins
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Green Monster Muffins
Description
These Green Monster Muffins use fresh spinach and ripe avocado blended with milk, eggs, and melted butter to create a smooth, green batter. Dry ingredients like flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt are whisked separately then combined with the spinach mixture. Chocolate chips folded in provide occasional chocolate flavor pockets. Muffin liners hold the batter, which is decorated with additional chocolate chips and edible googly eyes for a whimsical look suitable for festive occasions.
Baked at 375°F for 18-22 minutes, the muffins develop a tender crumb that is moist due to the avocado and spinach. Checking doneness with a toothpick ensures they are fully baked without being overdone. The recipe notes recommend using room temperature ingredients and not overmixing to maintain light texture. Allowing the batter to rest helps improve moisture absorption for fluffier muffins. These muffins can be enjoyed as a snack or part of breakfast, combining vegetables and sweetness in a creative way.
Ingredients
- 3 cups spinach
- 1 cup milk
- 2 egg
- 1 avocado
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- edible googly eyes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F. You'll need two 12-cup muffin pans, as this recipe makes 16 muffins. (You can also use a mini muffin tin to increase the number of muffins.) Add muffin liners to 16 muffin cups and set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together dry ingredients: flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add spinach, milk, eggs, avocado, and butter to a food processor. Blend until well combined, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the spinach mixture into the flour mix. Mix with a spatula until well combined. Gently combine the chocolate chips until evenly spread.
- Fold half of the chocolate chips into the mixture.
- Pour the batter into cupcake liners leaving some room for expanding.
- Decorate the muffins with chocolate chips and edible googly eyes.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, until the tops are no longer soft. You can also check the doneness with a toothpick by inserting it all the way into one of the monster muffins. If it comes out dry, then muffins are ready. Let them cool. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better blending and a consistent batter.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the muffins light and tender rather than dense.
- Allow the batter to rest for a couple of hours before baking when possible; this helps the muffins bake fluffier by letting moisture absorb evenly.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 21.6g | 7% |
| Protein | 3.6g | 7% |
| Fat | 6.5g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 219mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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