St Patricks Day Spinach Muffins (Print Version)
Fluffy spinach muffins with cheddar and Parmesan, ideal for a festive and wholesome snack or breakfast.
# What You’ll Need:
→ 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 (optional)
→ 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
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
03 - Place the eggs, milk, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and fresh spinach in a blender or food processor. Blend until the spinach is completely pureed and the mixture turns bright green.
04 - Pour the green spinach mixture into the dry ingredients. Add the shredded cheddar, grated Parmesan, and sliced green onions. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined—be careful not to overmix.
05 - Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
07 - Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The spinach puree creates an incredible color that feels festive without any artificial food coloring
- These muffins are surprisingly moist and savory, making them perfect for breakfast or a snack
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- Overmixing will make these tough, so stir just until the flour disappears
- The pureed spinach should be completely smooth for the best texture and color
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more easily and create a more uniform batter
- Adding a handful of chopped fresh herbs like dill or parsley takes these to the next level