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Wholesome Hidden Veggie Mini Muffins Kids Love

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These mini muffins are packed with sneaky spinach and zucchini, making them a kid-friendly, nutritious snack that’s quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (120 g)
  • ½ cup rolled oats (45 g)
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini, squeezed to remove excess water)
  • 1 cup baby spinach (loosely packed, finely chopped)
  • 1 large ripe banana, mashed
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (120 ml)
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup (60 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup milk (60 ml), any kind including dairy-free alternatives
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional, 90 g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease the mini muffin pan or line with mini paper liners.
  2. Grate one medium zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
  3. Chop the spinach finely so it blends seamlessly into the batter.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix mashed banana, egg, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
  6. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture gently, just until combined.
  7. Fold in grated zucchini and chopped spinach evenly, then add mini chocolate chips if using.
  8. Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Remove from oven and let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini to avoid soggy muffins. Fold batter gently to keep muffins tender. Mini muffins bake faster than regular size; check at 15 minutes. For gluten-free, substitute whole wheat flour with gluten-free blend and use certified gluten-free oats. For dairy-free, swap Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt and use dairy-free milk.

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