Delicious Veggie Loaded Chocolate Muffin Recipe You Need to Try

Chocolate muffins are a classic treat loved by many, but what if you could enjoy them with a healthy twist? This veggie loaded chocolate muffin recipe combines the rich, comforting flavor of chocolate with the subtle nutrition boost from vegetables. It’s a perfect way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet without sacrificing taste. Whether you’re baking for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, these muffins offer a delicious balance of indulgence and nourishment.

Why Add Vegetables to Chocolate Muffins?

Adding vegetables like spinach and carrots to chocolate muffins might sound unusual, but it works surprisingly well. These veggies add moisture and natural sweetness, which means you can reduce the amount of sugar and oil in the recipe. Plus, they bring fiber, vitamins, and minerals to your baked goods.

• Spinach possesses a gentle taste and a high water content, which helps keep muffins soft and tender.

• Carrots add a subtle sweetness and a boost of beta-carotene.

• Both vegetables blend seamlessly into the batter without overpowering the chocolate taste.

  
  

This approach is great for families looking to increase vegetable intake or anyone wanting a healthier treat option.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s a list of ingredients for about 12 muffins:

• 1 cup loosely packed spinach

• 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)

• 1 cup mashed overripe banana (can sub with 1 cup unsweetened applesauce)

• 1 cup flour (can sub with 1:1 gluten free flour mix)

• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 cup maple syrup / honey

• 1/4 cup avocado oil or melted coconut oil

• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional) or to taste

  
  

Step-by-Step Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 350 and line 12 muffin tin with liners. Set aside

2. In your blender combine eggs, banana/applesauce, carrots, spinach, maple syrup/honey, oil, vinegar, and vanilla

3. Blend until mixture is smooth

4. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, and cinnamon. Process until just. mixed.

5. Finally fold in the chocolate chips

6. Portion batter into prepared muffin tin and top with extra chocolate chips if desired.

7.Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean

Enjoy!

Tina Bonesteel

www.risegrowflourish.com