Spinach muffins

Here’s a tasty recipe for spinach muffins that are nutritious and great for breakfast or snacks:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (or ½ cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or another cheese of your choice)
• ½ cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
• 2 large eggs
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder (if using), and Parmesan cheese.

3. Prepare Spinach: If using fresh spinach, lightly sauté it in a pan until wilted. Allow it to cool, then chop. If using frozen spinach, ensure it's well-drained.

4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, oil (or melted butter), and lemon juice (if using).

5. Combine Mixtures: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped spinach.

6. Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

7. Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

8. Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your healthy spinach muffins!