Grinch Muffins: Sneaky Green Mom Hack (That Your Kids Might Actually Eat)
- Jillian
- Aug 13
- 1 min read
Let’s be honest. If you’re a mom, you’ve probably done some sneaky stuff in the kitchen to get .
Blended spinach into a smoothie and told your toddler it was Hulk juice? ✔
Called cauliflower “white broccoli” and hoped for the best? ✔
Googled “is it okay if my kid only eats ketchup for dinner?” ✔
Well look no further than this sneaky, bright green, semi-nutritious, and shockingly edible muffins. Grinch muffins are a favorite in my house and I don’t think they’ve caught on that they are packed with spinach.
💡 Chaos Mom Tips:
Call them “Grinch Muffins” at Christmas and “Hulk Bites” the rest of the year. Branding matters, people.
Add chocolate chips if you’re in survival mode. They’ll eat anything with chocolate chips.
Make a double batch and freeze half. One for now, one for next week when you’re too tired to cook and someone requests “green muffins” again at 6 AM.
Serve with milk, tears, or wine. Your call.
✨ Final Thoughts from a Mom Covered in Muffin Batter
This recipe is fast, sneaky, green (in a good way), and gives us one less thing to argue about at the breakfast table. So if you’re looking for a way to get your kids to eat spinach without them calling the authorities, make these Grinch muffins. And if they don’t eat them?More for you. Hide in the closet and enjoy in peace.
Notes
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
2
Line 18 to 24 muffin tin with liners.
3
In a large bowl use a whisk to sift the all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4
In a blender or food processor combine the bananas, spinach, syrup, milk, egg, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth.
5
Add the wet ingredients to the whisked dry ingredients and combine.
6
Fill each muffin cup about 1/2 - 3/4 full (depending how big of muffins you want).
7
Bake for 20-25 minutes until toothpick in the center comes out clean.
8
Let cool and enjoy.
Instructions
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
6 - 9 ounces of baby spinach
3/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup of milk or unsweetened almond milk
1 large egg
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups smashed bananas (about 3 large ripe bananas)
Green Grinch Muffins
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These mischievously green treats pack a festive punch without giving away their secret: they’re loaded with spinach! Soft, moist, and just sweet enough, they’re a sneaky way to get veggies into kids without a single “yuck.” Perfect for holiday breakfasts, lunchbox surprises, or anytime you want to serve up a little grin-worthy goodness. Kids see fun, parents see nutrition. It’s a win-win!
Servings :
24 Servings
Calories:
Prep Time
10 min
Cooking Time
25 min
Rest Time
10 min
Total Time
55 mins
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