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Spinach muffins

Spinach Banana Muffins

These healthy spinach banana muffins are perfect for baby-led weaning. They are naturally sweetened with bananas and dates and packed with nutrition from oats, spinach, and eggs.
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Course: Breakfast, Lunchbox, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Blender spinach muffins, bolinho para bebê, Easy banana spinach muffins, Healthy spinach muffins, receita com espinafre para bebê, Spinach banana oat muffins, Spinach blender muffins baby
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 188kcal
Author: Carol Pecora

Equipment

Ingredients 
 

  • 2 cups spinach lightly packed
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt
  • 6 medjool dates or 12 deglet nour
  • 2 bananas medium sized and ripe
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips optional (for kids >2 years of age)

Instructions

  • Add pitted dates to hot water and let them hydrate for 30 min while you measure the other ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 375F and prepare a muffin tray.
  • Discard the water from soaking the dates.
  • Add spinach, coconut oil, dates, Greek yogurt, bananas, eggs and oats to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth (scrape down the sides as needed, it may take several minutes).
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add all purpose flour, mix until combined.
  • Add the baking powder and mix until incorporated (do not overmix).
  • Scoop the muffin batter into the muffin tray and bake for 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean and the muffins are golden on the edges.
  • Let them cool a bit and move to a wire rack.

Notes

  • I love using this Ninja Blender to make these muffins!
  • Use ripe bananas with a few brown spots for the best results.
  • You may use a silicon muffin plan (no need for greasing), or if using a regular muffin pan, make sure to coat with spray, butter, or coconut oil beforehand.
  • If using a mini muffin pan, reduce baking time to about 13-15 minutes (a toothpick needs to come out clean).

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Spinach Banana Muffins
Amount per Serving
Calories
188
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
28
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
130
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
271
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
30
g
10
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
12
g
13
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
540
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
106
mg
11
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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