St. Patricks Day Spinach Muffins (Printer-friendly)
Vibrant green muffins, packed with spinach and subtle sweetness, ideal for a festive and healthy St. Patrick's Day treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/2 cup milk
08 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Spinach Mixture
10 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach, packed
11 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
12 - Zest of 1 lemon
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar. Whisk thoroughly to ensure all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
03 - Transfer the fresh baby spinach, plain Greek yogurt, large eggs, milk, vegetable oil or melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract into a blender. If desired, add the zest of 1 lemon for enhanced brightness. Blend the mixture until it is completely smooth and vibrant green.
04 - Pour the liquid spinach mixture into the bowl containing the dry ingredients. Using a spatula, gently fold the batter until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
05 - Evenly distribute the muffin batter among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each cup approximately three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a clean wooden toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out free of wet batter.
07 - Allow the muffins to cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You&ll absolutely adore how these muffins sneak in a serving of greens so cleverly, even the pickiest eaters won&t suspect a thing.
- They&re surprisingly moist and tender, with just the right touch of sweetness, making them a perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack.
02 -
- Don&t even think about overmixing the batter that&s the fastest way to get tough, sad muffins.
- Using good quality, fresh baby spinach truly makes a difference in both the color and subtle flavor.
03 -
- For that bakery-style dome, fill your muffin cups almost to the top the high heat at the beginning helps them rise beautifully.
- A tiny pinch of nutmeg or cardamom can add a subtle, warm depth to the flavor that&s unexpectedly delightful.