Chocolate Cupcakes With Spinach and Blueberries

Did you know that adding spinach to chocolate cupcakes not only adds a vibrant green color but also provides a boost of nutrients like iron and vitamins?

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Chocolate Cupcakes With Spinach and Blueberries

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Baking, International Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Spinach
• 1 cup Blueberries
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a blender, blend spinach and blueberries until smooth.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
7. Fold in the spinach and blueberry mixture, followed by the chocolate chips.
8. Spoon the batter into cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Optional: Decorate with frosting or additional blueberries.
12. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.