Green Monster Veggie Muffins (2024)

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Sweet muffins have so much sugar. Most have several cups of SUGAR. These veggie muffins have a very minimal amount, 3 tbs. to be exact and its still pleasantly sweet. While sweet muffins are a family favorite, I like to change it up a bit so meals are that much more healthy. Kids are often finicky when it comes to vegetables. Some will consider one vegetable there favorite for years and then turn their nose to it. While I always suggest always offering vegetables consistently. Children tend to learn independence at a certain age and want to express that. Once they get over that hump, as long as your consistent with offering, they will usually learn to love the food again.

Why You'll Love This Healthy Veggie Muffin Recipe

• Protein Rich One muffin is packed with vegetarian protein like cheese and milk. You can create a well balance meal in a jiffy.
• Veggie Packed- This muffin is packed with spinach and carrots, packing a great nutritional punch in every bite

How to Make Spinach Muffins - step by step

First you'll want to grate your carrots, or you can just buy them shredded. Then gather all your ingredients and blend the applesauce, spinach, banana, ¼ cup almond meal, sugar and coconut oil.

Give it a whirl and blend it.

You'll then want to add the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt into a medium bowl.

Next mix the green mixture into the flour mixture. Tip: Do Not Over Mix

Now give it a little mix. Not too much, remember! It's not the most photogenic, but trust me you won't be able to taste any of the spinach.

Add the carrots and zucchini. If you wish to add zucchini make sure you only add a few teaspoons and it's well drained.

Mix the ingredients until well incorporated, again careful not to overmix.Here's a pro tip for you: Use a cookie scooper!A cookie scooper really does come in handy. Trust me it will save you time and keeps your hands cleaner.

Now line a muffin tin or grease it if you wish. If using a mini muffin tin, make sure you reduce the cook time to 8-9 minutes. Fill the silicone cups ¾ full. If you fill it entirely your muffin will overflow.

Now you're ready to bake it for 15-17 minutes. As a friendly reminder, if using a mini muffin, make sure you cut baking time to 9-10 minutes as smaller pans will cook much faster. Best way to check for doneness is if it's clean when the toothpick is inserted. Enjoy room temperature or warm.

The Best Vegetable Muffins

It can be super hard to get vegetables into toddler's diet, but these veggie muffins are a great way of sneaking them in! They will love the green color of the muffins without even realizing it's packed full of spinach and broccoli! Spinach is a wonderful green veggie packed with so many vitamins and minerals. Thankfully it's very mild in flavor. I've included applesauce and banana to sweeten up the recipe. The hint of coconut also sweetens up the senses. You might also want to do a theme day and call these the incredible hulk muffins. Find some plates or napkins to match and call it a small party at home. It's simple things that make children more enthusiastic and willing to try.

Top Tips for making Green Monster Veggie Muffins:

• Tip: you can also blend the carrots in with the wet ingredients, if you have super picky eater who picks out veggies out of their food.
• Don't over mix batter, or you'll get a chewy muffin!
• You may add a couple more tablespoons of sugar if you want a sweeter muffin, but I feel like this is already pleasantly sweet.
• If you like feel free to add some mini chocolate chips.d

FAQ:

• Can you freeze these?
  • This recipe is best fresh. There are no preservatives in the recipe and the patty tends to break down over time if frozen.
• How long will it keep in the fridge?
  • You can happily keep them in the fridge for 3 days. Wrap a paper towel around it and microwave for 15 seconds or so.
• Can I use a food processor if I don't have a blender?
  • I prefer the blender because it's usually used for foods that will end up mostly liquid. A food processoris better for foods that will end up being mostly solid.
• Can I substitute wheat flour for all purpose flour?
  • I don't suggest it, as most times wheat flour as a substitute will change the texture of the muffin, often times being too densed.
• What happens when you overmix batter?
  • If you overmix batter you will end up with long strands of gluten and a tough chewy baked end product.
• What if I don't have almond meal or flour?
  • I added the almond meal for extra protein, but you may substitute the nut flour with all purpose flour.
• How do I make my muffins light and fluffy?
  • Try having placing your eggs, butter and milk on the counter about an hour before you start baking. If you keep them at room temprature, it helps them form a smooth mixture, trapping air and expanding when heated in the oven. This expansion will make your muffins lighter.
• How do you keep muffins fresh longer?
  • If you want to store muffins for longer, line an airtight container with a paper towel. Store the muffins in one layer only. Place another layer of paper towel on the top of the muffins and close. The paper towel will keep the muffins from getting soggy.

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