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Hidden Veggie Chocolate Muffins (Kid-Approved)

Moist chocolate muffins packed with hidden zucchini and spinach, made gluten-free with a banana base for natural sweetness.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 banana, ripe with brown spots
  • 1 zucchini, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1 cup packed baby spinach
  • 1 egg can sub with a flax egg
  • 2 tbsp milk or dairy-free milk of your choice
  • 2 tbsp butter or coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour 156g (or regular all-purpose flour, if not gluten-free)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100g
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 28g
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips 85g, plus more for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F:

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

  • Blend wet ingredients:

    In a high-powered blender, combine banana, zucchini, spinach, egg, milk, melted butter or coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.

  • Mix dry ingredients:

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt.

  • Combine wet and dry:

    Pour the blended mixture over the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

  • Fold in chocolate chips:

    Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.

  • Fill muffin cups:

    Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Top with additional chocolate chips if desired.

  • Bake muffins:

    Bake for 23-26 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few crumbs.

  • Cool and enjoy:

    Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
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