Spinach Cake Muffin Recipe

Last week, we discuss 5 Foods that Combat Stress. Today we have found a delicious and kid friendly recipe from Weelicious! 

Spinach is the super food of all leafy greens! That is why this recipe is not only healthy + nutritious-but it’s perfectly disguised to the kids as a sweet treat that they will love! 

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh spinach, packed
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
• 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.2. Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor and puree.3. Place the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl and combine.4. Pour the spinach puree in a large mixing bowl.5. Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet until combined.6. Scoop batter into a greased mini muffin tin, filling each cup 2/3 of the way.7. Bake for 12 minutes.8. Serve.

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