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Two hidden veggie muffins stacked on top of each other, more muffins visible in the background.

Hidden Veggie Muffins

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Delicious, kid-friendly recipe that is both indulgent and full of fiber.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate muffins, easy vegan dessert, extra fiber, hidden vegetables, hidden veggie recipe, hidden veggies, high fiber recipe, kid friendly recipe, plant based chocolate muffins, plant based recipe for kids, recipe for kids, vegan chocolate muffins, vegan recipe for kids
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 9
Calories 190.9
Author carleigh

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 banana
  • ½ cup plant-based yogurt
  • 1 cup carrots grated
  • 1 cup zucchini
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • ¼ cup plant-based milk unsweetened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 1¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2½ tsp baking powder
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips vegan

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F and prepare a muffin tin with liners or spray oil. 
  • In a blender, combine the wet ingredients, including the banana, yogurt, carrots, zucchini, spinach, oil, plant-based milk, vanilla and maple syrup until smooth. 
  • In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients, including the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder and a pinch of salt. 
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry and gently mix with a spatula until a batter is formed. Fold in the chocolate chips. 
  • Disperse evenly into 9 muffin spaces, and bake for 20 minutes, until a toothpick can be inserted in the centre and comes out clean. 

Notes

  • Ran out of carrots? Use raw grated beetroot instead. It's just as sweet, and it may add an extra dimension of color to your hidden veggie muffins.
  • Have you tried to make vanilla extract? It's so easy and works out cheaper in the long run.
  • If you want to add some crunchy texture, throw in chopped walnuts or sunflower seeds.
  • Agave and date syrup make great alternatives to maple syrup.
  • For a gluten-free version, use an all-purpose gluten free flour mix. The texture may be a little different but the flavors still deliver!

Nutrition

Calories: 190.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.7g | Protein: 3.9g | Fat: 5.8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 148.2mg | Potassium: 282.6mg | Fiber: 2.9g | Sugar: 12.5g | Vitamin A: 2750.7IU | Vitamin C: 7.5mg | Calcium: 136.8mg | Iron: 1.7mg