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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a blender, blend spinach and blueberries until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
- Fold in the spinach and blueberry mixture, followed by the chocolate chips.
- Spoon the batter into cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Decorate with frosting or additional blueberries.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 32g11%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.