Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh spinach, packed
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons olive, avocado, vegetable, or canola oil
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Grease or line a muffin tin
2. Blend Wet Ingredients
Add the following to a food processor:
- Applesauce
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- spinach
- Sugar
- Oil
Blend until completely smooth and bright green.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
4. Make the Batter
- Pour spinach mixture into a mixing bowl
- Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients
- Mix until just combined
5. Fill Muffin Tin
- Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full
6. Bake
- Regular muffins: 18–20 minutes
- Mini muffins: ~12 minutes
Bake until tops spring back lightly or a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool & Serve
- Allow muffins to cool briefly in the pan
- Transfer to a wire rack
Notes
- Don’t overmix: Keeps muffins soft and fluffy
- Blend thoroughly: Ensures smooth texture and even green color
- Use fresh spinach: Produces the brightest color
