Spinach Banana Mini Muffins
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.
Hidden spinach banana mini muffins that deliver iron and vitamins in a naturally sweet and grippable finger food.
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Instructions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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