Hidden Greens Flourless Chocolate Protein Muffins
This recipes comes from Taesha Butler of The Natural Nurturer. Loaded with protein, healthy fat and amazing greens, these muffins are going to be a delicious game changer when it comes to serving veggies at breakfast….or snack….or lunch…or whenever you please!
Ingredients
- 1 large handful baby spinach
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup nut butter or sunflower seed butter or tahini for a nut free option*
- 1/2 cup cacao powder
- 1 large very ripe banana
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F and line a 12-hole muffin tin.
- Combine all ingredients in your food processor. Run until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the food processor if needed and run to ensure that all ingredients are incorporated.
- Using a 1/4 measuring cup, portion out the batter between the 12 lined muffin tin holes.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the muffin comes out clean and the top of the muffins is slightly golden brown.
- Let cool for 30 minutes and enjoy
Notes
*Sometimes people with nut allergies are also allergic to sesame seeds (the base for tahini). If serving to an individual with a nut allergy, please check that they are also not allergic to sesame seeds before using that substitution.