Healthy Banana Spinach Muffins
Delightful and nutritious muffins loaded with ripe bananas and spinach, making them a healthy snack for all ages.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 25-28 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Combine Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), and the egg with the mashed bananas. Mix well.
- Mix the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped spinach gently.
- Fill the muffin cups about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for better sweetness and texture. Fresh spinach is preferred for optimal results.