Spinach Banana Muffins (Gluten Free)

caitlinbrae — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:45:00 +0000

Spinach banana muffins are perfect to whip up for a healthy morning treat. Don’t let the green color and spinach fool you – these muffins are delicious! They are loaded with spinach and banana, and made from a mixture of oat flour and flaxseed meal.

Spinach banana muffins

This muffin recipe came about when I realized I haven’t tried to make a muffin with added greens or spinach. Another piece to that story is that I knew Saint Patricks Day was right around the corner and I wanted to create a ‘green treat!’

These muffins are made from a mixture of oat flour, flax seed meal, banana, and spinach, of course! Both oat flour and flaxseed meal are great options when it comes to making baking as they result in soft and fluffy baked goods. And adding spinach to this recipe makes it a home run. Don’t be thrown off by the spinach! To be honest, you don’t even taste it.

Ingredients in spinach banana muffins

Oat Flour
Flaxseed meal
Baking powder
Baking soda
Cinnamon
Salt
Eggs
Spinach
Banana
Almond milk
Maple syrup
Vanilla extract

What makes these muffins healthy

Oat flour: I love baking with oat flour. Finely ground oat flour makes perfectly chewy and fluffy baked goods. And it only has one ingredient: ground oats! I love buying this large bag on Amazon.

Flaxseed meal: Flax seeds are very high in fiber, nutrients, and omega 3 fatty acids.

Spinach: Adding spinach to these muffins gives them a fun green color. As I mentioned, you don’t even taste the spinach but you get all the benefits! Spinach is loaded with nutrients and antioxidants. It is a great way to get in your greens without even knowing it.

Bananas: I love baking with overripe brown bananas whenever possible! They add the perfect amount of sweetness and right amount of moisture to baked goods. The banana pairs perfectly with the spinach making an irresistible, healthy breakfast muffin. Bananas contain many vitamins and nutritional benefits. They are also a great source of potassium!

How to make these muffins

Firstly, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a muffin pan with cooking spray.

Combine the dry ingredients: oat flour, flaxseed meal, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Mix together in a large bowl and set aside.

Blend the wet ingredients: in a high speed blender, add the eggs, spinach, mashed banana, maple syrup, almond milk and vanilla. Pulse for about 15-20 seconds until smooth. The mixture should look like a liquid green smoothie.

Mix together. Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Fold the just until combined.

Scoop the batter into 12 muffin tins.

Bake for 18-22 minutes.

Baking supplies needed

You will need a few simple baking items to make these oat flour muffins:

Muffin tin/pan
Cooking spray
Large mixing bowl
Blender
Spatula
Measuring cups and measuring spoons

How to store spinach muffins

Store your cooled muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

These muffins also freeze nicely! Keep them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Simply thaw one at room temperature or defrost it the microwave.

Other muffin recipes you’ll love

Additionally, try some of my other favorite muffins:

Blueberry Breakfast Muffins

Paleo Chocolate Muffin

Jumbo Chocolate Chip Muffins

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

I hope you give this muffin recipe a try!

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