How to Make the Perfect Spinach Banana Mini Muffins
American · Easy · 23 min · 12 servings
These vibrant green muffins hide a full serving of spinach inside a naturally sweetened banana batter that babies absolutely love. They are soft, moist, and iron-rich making them an ideal finger food for supporting healthy development during the first year.
Why this recipe works
This Spinach Banana Mini Muffins recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 23 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 75 calories with 2g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 2 large ripe bananas mashed
- 1 cup fresh spinach tightly packed and blended smooth
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Blend the Greens
Place the fresh spinach in a blender with just enough water to help it blend smoothly. Process until completely smooth with no visible leaf pieces and set aside in a measuring cup.
Step 2: Mix the Batter
In a large bowl mash the bananas until smooth. Add the blended spinach, egg, melted coconut oil, and mix until combined. Fold in the whole wheat flour and baking powder until just incorporated without overmixing.
Step 3: Bake the Muffins
Preheat oven to 175 degrees Celsius or 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a mini muffin tin and fill each cup three quarters full. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Step 4: Cool Completely
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack. Cool completely before offering to baby as warm muffins can cause burns and the texture is better when fully cooled.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- whole wheat flour → oat flour for a gluten-free option
- fresh spinach → frozen spinach that has been thawed and squeezed very dry
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Overmixing the batter after adding the flour which creates dense tough muffins instead of soft fluffy ones
- Serving muffins straight from the oven before they have cooled which can burn baby sensitive mouth
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 75 calories, 2g protein, 12g carbs, 2g fat, 1g fiber.
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