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Veggie Chocolate Muffins

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  • Author: laloti
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Deliciously indulgent muffins packed with hidden veggies and chocolate flavor—perfect for breakfast or as a healthy snack.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or 1 1/4 cup almond flour)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar (or pure maple syrup)
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1/3 cup cooked beets
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1/4 cup milk (any kind)
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with liners or grease with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together until well combined and set aside.
  3. Blend the coconut sugar (or maple syrup), coconut oil, eggs, vanilla extract, spinach, shredded carrot, cooked beets, ripe banana, and milk in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth.
  4. Pour the blended wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to gently fold together until just combined.
  5. Fold in mini chocolate chips if desired, saving some for topping the muffins.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Notes

For an extra chocolatey flavor, increase cocoa powder by a tablespoon or two. Store in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.