Thursday, January 22, 2015

SWEET GREEN MUFFINS


~ Family Fun magazine - October 2014

1 c. flour
1 c. whole wheat flour
3/4 c. sugar
2 t. baking powder
1 1/2 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t salt
1/4 c. canola oil
3/4 c. milk
6 oz. (about 6 c.) fresh spinach
large banana
2 t. vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray muffin tins.

In a large bowl, whisk two flours, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.

In a blender, puree oil, milk, and spinach until smooth. Add banana and vanilla to puree and blend thoroughly. Pour liquid mixture into dry mixture and stir until combined.

Fill muffin cups 2/3 full and bake 18 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Makes about 16 muffins.

Notes: These muffins get their fun color from the spinach, but all the flavor is from the banana. I use plant-based milk when we need the muffins to be dairy-free and sometimes use melted coconut oil instead of canola.


4 comments:

Anonymous said...

How fun! I'm totally trying these on my kiddos! These would be SO fun on St. Patrick's Day too!

Bethany said...

I hope you like them!

Kami said...

We're making these this morning and I noticed there is not eggs! What?!

Bethany said...

Kami - Aren't you guys egg-free? If so, then this recipe worked out even better for you than you planned. :)