St Patricks Day Spinach Muffins (Printable)
Fluffy muffins packed with spinach and cheese, ideal for a festive and healthy snack or brunch option.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 cup milk
08 - 1/3 cup olive oil
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
→ Add-ins
10 - 2 cups fresh spinach, tightly packed
11 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
03 - Combine eggs, milk, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and fresh spinach in a blender. Process until spinach is finely pureed and mixture turns bright green.
04 - Pour spinach mixture into dry ingredients. Add cheddar, Parmesan, and green onions. Fold gently until just combined—avoid overmixing to ensure tender muffins.
05 - Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and tops are golden brown.
07 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These muffins manage to be both celebratory and genuinely wholesome, like finding a pot of gold that's actually good for you
- The spinach disappears into a tender crumb, so even skeptical eaters end up reaching for seconds
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- Overmixing will make these dense instead of tender, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
- The blender step is non negotiable for getting that smooth green color and hiding any spinach texture
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and create better texture
- If your batter seems too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until it's scoopable but not runny