Green Muffins Recipe
These vibrant green muffins are a delightful treat for everyone, young and old alike. The secret to their striking green hue? Spinach! This recipe not only delivers a visually stunning dessert but also sneaks a healthy twist into your menu.
The key to achieving the best results is blending the spinach thoroughly, ensuring a smooth and consistent texture. You can also adapt this recipe to make a spinach sponge cake layered with whipped cream, offering a unique and delicious addition to any gathering.
Quick, simple, and flavorful, this recipe is a fantastic way to introduce spinach into your family's diet.
Ingredients
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Vanilla Extract
1 tbsp
or substitute with lemon, almond, or other preferred flavors
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Step by step
Step 1
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs. Add sugar and mix thoroughly using a whisk or a mixer.
Step 2
Gradually incorporate the sunflower oil, stirring continuously to blend.
Step 3
Thaw the spinach and blend it until smooth. The finer the puree, the more uniform and vibrant the muffins will look.
Step 4
Add the blended spinach to the egg, sugar, and oil mixture. Mix until well combined.
Step 5
Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and your chosen flavoring to the mixture. Mix until you achieve a batter with the consistency of thick cream.
Step 6
Spoon the batter into muffin tins, filling them halfway.
Bake at 200°C (392°F) for about 30 minutes.
Step 7
Once cooled, serve and enjoy. These muffins are a hit with everyone who tries them!
Step 8
The same batter can be used to make a spinach sponge cake.
You can create a "pistachio" cake by layering two sponge sheets.
Step 9
For a layered cake, double the recipe to bake two sponge sheets.
Trim the tops for even layers and save the trimmings for decoration.
Step 10
Fill the layers with whipped cream. Optionally, syrup the layers using honey tea and almond essence for added flavor.
Step 11
Decorate the cake with whipped cream and sprinkle it with crumbs from the trimmings for a pistachio-inspired appearance.
Step 12
The final result is a visually stunning, delicious dessert. Slice and serve for a simple yet elegant treat.
Good appetite!
Quantity:
1 kg
Prep time:
35 min
Difficulty:
easy
Ready in:
15 min
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