Get your kids to eat their veggies with fun and tasty Vegetable Monster Spinach Muffins. This super simple recipe is great for picky eaters or anyone looking for a healthier snack option.
Vegetable Chocolate Chip Muffins
Want a fun and tasty way to get your kids to eat their veggies?
These muffins are packed with wholesome ingredients like fresh spinach and whole wheat flour, making them a guilt-free way to start your day.
You can enjoy them on their own, pair them with a side of fruit or yogurt, or even pack them up for a midday snack.
Packed with vegetable goodness, these warm and fluffy muffins are the perfect snack for picky eaters or those seeking a healthier alternative.
Colorful decorations inspired by various monsters, these muffins are sure to delight any monster lover.
Plus, thanks to a super simple recipe, they’re easy enough for even beginner cooks to make.
This recipe is packed with wholesome ingredients that will provide you with energy and essential nutrients to start your day off right.
- Servings: 16
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
What You’ll Need for Monster Spinach Muffins
- Spinach
- Milk
- Eggs
- Avocado
- Butter melted
- Flour
- Brown sugar
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Chocolate chips
- Edible googly eyes
With these simple steps, you’ll have a batch of delicious and nutritious spinach muffins that are perfect for breakfast or a satisfying snack any time of day. Enjoy!
How to Make the Best Spinach Breakfast Muffins
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Add cupcake liners to two 12-serving cupcake pans and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
In a food processor, blend spinach, milk, egg, avocado, and butter until well combined, about 5 minutes.
Pour the spinach mixture into the flour, and mix until well combined.
Fold chocolate chips into the mixture.
Pour ¼ cup of batter into cupcake liners.
Sprinkle with chocolate chips and edible googly eyes.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the tops are no longer soft.
Storage and Serving Suggestions
Once the Vegetable Monster Muffins are baked to perfection, it’s important to know how to store them properly to maintain their freshness.
To do this, allow them to cool completely before placing them in an airtight container or sealable plastic bag.
They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days or frozen for up to a month.
When it comes to serving, these spinach muffins are incredibly versatile.
They make an excellent breakfast or snack on their own, but can also be enjoyed with a variety of sides.
For a light and refreshing option, pair them with sliced strawberries or a fruit salad.
Alternatively, for a more filling meal, serve them with a side of scrambled eggs and avocado.
Another great idea is to top them with a dollop of Greek yogurt or cream cheese and a sprinkle of chia seeds for added protein and texture.
Or, for a sweeter option, drizzle a little honey or pure maple syrup over the top. The possibilities are endless!
Spinach Monster Muffins
Ingredients
- 3 cups spinach
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 avocado
- 2 TBS butter melted
- 2 cups flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- Edible googly eyes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Add cupcake liners to two 12-serving cupcake pans and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In a food processor, blend spinach, milk, egg, avocado, and butter until well combined, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the spinach mixture into the flour, and mix until well combined.
- Fold chocolate chips into the mixture.
- Pour ¼ cup of batter into cupcake liners.
- Sprinkle with chocolate chips and edible googly eyes.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the tops are no longer soft.
