Spinach Cake Muffins

These simple Spinach Cake Muffins have the perfect amount of sweetness and an appealing bright green color, but no intense spinach flavor. Kids (and adults) love them! They’re versatile and make the perfect quick breakfast, after school snack or post dinner treat. These spinach muffins are a game-changer—packed with hidden veggies but still a delicious treat! Whether for breakfast, a snack, or lunchboxes, they’re an easy way to add extra nutrients without the fuss!

Author: Weelicious

Meal Type: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 3 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 12 muffins

Calories: 131 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ cup - unsweetened applesauce
1 - egg
2 teaspoons - vanilla extract
1 cup - fresh spinach
⅓ cup - sugar
3 tablespoons - olive, avocado, vegetable or canola oil
1 ½ cups - all purpose flour
1 tsp - baking powder
½ tsp - baking soda
½ tsp - kosher salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F.
Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor and puree.
Place the remaining dry ingredients in a separate bowl and combine.
Pour the spinach puree in a large mixing bowl.
Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet until combined.
Scoop batter into a greased mini or regular muffin tin, filling each cup 2/3 of the way.
Bake for 18-20 minutes for regular-sized muffins or 12 minutes for mini muffins.

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