Spinach And Pear Oat Muffins
Spinach and Pear Oat Muffins
Posted by Sarah @ The Nourished Seedling
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Spinach and pear, with a hint of cinnamon, make up a tasty combination for this muffin. Packed with nutrients - from the fruits, veggies, flaxseed, coconut oil, oats and whole wheat flour – this is one healthy start to the day!
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You Will Need (14 things)
- ½ cup packed, frozen (thawed) Spinach
- 2 Eggs
- ¾ cup Diced Pear
- ¾ cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- ¼ cup + 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
- ¼ cup Water
- 1 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
- ½ cup Ground old fashioned Oats (*using clean coffee grinder or oat flour)
- 2 tbsp Ground Flaxseed
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- ½ tsp Baking Soda
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Cinnamon
Steps (4 steps, 40 minutes)
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1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line muffin (regular size) tin with liners (despite my green ones in the photo, I am a big fan of the unbleached, parchment paper cups).
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2
For the spinach, I measured out a little more than half of a cup (as it shrinks when defrosted) and placed it in a strainer, ran warm water over it and drained it. Place spinach, eggs, brown sugar, coconut oil, water, pears and vanilla in the food processor, and pulse until combined (about a minute or so).
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3
In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients, whole wheat pastry flour, oat flour, flaxseed, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Mix well.
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4
Pour spinach and pear mixture into dry ingredients and mix well. Scoop about 1/4 c. of the batter into each muffin tin. Bake at 350 degrees for 16-18 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Can be frozen.