Double Chocolate Hulk Muffins
Double Chocolate Hulk Muffins — soft, chocolatey, and secretly packed with spinach! A fun, healthy, kid-friendly snack or breakfast that sneaks in greens without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups oats blended into oat flour
- 1/3 cup cacao powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- pinch of salt
Wet ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh spinach
Add ins
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Line a muffin tin with cases or grease lightly.
- Blend egg, banana, yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla, and spinach until smooth and green.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oat flour, cacao, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Pour wet mixture into dry, stir gently until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Divide batter into muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 16–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool fully before serving so they set nicely.
Notes
🌟 Extra Tips
- Mini muffins: Use a mini muffin tin for toddler-sized portions. Bake ~10–12 minutes.
- Extra chocolatey: Sprinkle a few extra choc chips on top before baking for a “bakery look” that kids love.
- Sneaky nutrition boost: Add 1–2 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia to the dry mix for extra fiber and omega-3s — kids won’t notice.
- Make it fun: Call them “Hulk Muffins” or “Monster Muffins” so your little one gets excited about the green power inside.