Healthy Banana Spinach Muffins
Nutritious muffins made with ripe bananas and fresh spinach, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast
- 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
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Combine the chopped spinach, Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), milk, and egg to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
- Mix the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fill each cup of the muffin tin about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture. You can add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit for variety.