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    Author: Donna | Published: Sep 2, 2019 | Modified: Aug 25, 2020

    Fun Halloween Snack: Green Monster Muffins

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    Green monster muffins

    Halloween and party time can be fun without the need for food coloring and other weird ingredients. These green monster muffins pack in a whole bag of baby spinach but remain absolutely delicious. You will be surprised what kids will eat when they get to decorate it with a scary face. Let them go wild and eat their greens at the same time! They won't even know there's spinach in there unless you tell them.

    two green monster muffins on a white plate surrounded by candy eyes

    Green Monster Muffins

    I had WAY too much fun decorating these muffins. And the kids weren't even home the first time I made them...

    They were super excited when they got home from school and got to munch down on a creepy faced monster muffin. They didn't even ask what went in there to make them green.

    I mean my kids are pretty clued in that mummy sneaks veggies into everything, but usually, they at least try and guess!

    These green monster muffins are just perfect for a fun Halloween treat. They pack a whole bag of baby spinach in there but don't worry they don't taste all spinachy. You may smell a little bit of spinach when they first start baking, but after the first 10 minutes that will be replaced with the smell of yummy fresh muffins.

    a green monster muffin with 3 candy eyes and sunflower seeds as spiky teeth

    How To Puree The Spinach For Extra Green Monster Muffins

    Just pop 250g of baby spinach (a regular-sized bag you get from the supermarket) into a high-speed blender, add one or two tablespoons of water and puree until smooth.

    Depending on the power in your blender you may have to add another tablespoon of water to get everything to come together.

    Make sure you get a nice smooth mixture. You want it to be evenly distributed throughout the batter without any tell-tale bits ruining the whole experience and giving the game away to the kids.

    green monster muffin with googly candy eyes, a monobrow made from shredded wheat and a mouth made of currants

    How To Decorate Your Fun Halloween Green Muffins

    Go to town!

    I like to keep it healthier but still fun, so I do tend to splurge and grab some of those googly eyes. You can usually find 'better' for you versions online that don't have so much crap in them but don't expect them to have amazing ingredients. You could always make your own if you have the time (I tried that once but I don't use them enough to warrant a whole batch)!

    I use melted dark chocolate to hold all of the ingredients on the muffins.

    Think:

    • mashed-up wheat cereals for fuzzy hair or a monobrow,
    • currants, raisins or dried wild blueberries for the mouth,
    • big sunflower seeds for sharp teeth.
    • pumpkin seeds
    • melted dark chocolate in a piping bag

    Go through your cupboards and see what other ingredients you can find and just have fun.

    This makes a great little activity for the kids to get them in the mood for Halloween.

    ingredients for decorating muffins in white bowls
    Display all the ingredients in separate bowls and let the kids decorate the monster muffins themselves. A great little activity to get them in the mood for Halloween.

    Need More Fun Halloween Recipes?

    Of course you do!

    Check these out:

    • Fun Halloween Pretzels
    • Allergy-Friendly Halloween Breakfast Bliss Balls

    I also have a great little round-up here featuring a bunch of 'healthier-for-you' Halloween goodies: Healthy Halloween Treats For The Whole Family.

    If you have any fun treats you make for Halloween let me know in the comments!

    Halloween Spinach Muffins

    Fit an ENTIRE bag of spinach into these delicious, naturally sweetened spinach muffins the kids will just love. They won't even mind the greens!! Make a double batch and save half in the freezer for a busy week. Great for a naturally colored Halloween treat.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 22 mins
    Decorating 5 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine Dessert
    Servings 12 serves
    Calories 148 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 eggs
    • ¾ cup pureed spinach (see notes)
    • ½ cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
    • ¼ cup unrefined coconut oil melted
    • 2 tablespoon whole milk (plus more if needed)
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 2 cups whole wheat flour
    • ½ cup coconut sugar
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • assorted ingredients to decorate see notes
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and spray a muffin tin with cooking spray of choice or butter (I use fractionated coconut oil)
    • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, pureed spinach, coconut oil, Greek yogurt, milk, and vanilla
      2 eggs, ¾ cup pureed spinach, ½ cup unsweetened Greek yogurt, ¼ cup unrefined coconut oil, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 2 tablespoon whole milk
    • In a medium bowl combine the flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt
      2 cups whole wheat flour, ½ cup coconut sugar, 2 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix well until a batter forms. It is quite a thick batter but if it seems too thick add more milk as needed 1 tablespoon at a time
    • Pour the batter into the muffin tin so that each one is about ⅔ full
    • Bake for 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the tin and let cool completely on a cooling rack before removing from the muffin tin and serving
    • Store in an airtight container or freeze for later

    To Decorate

    • Use your imagination to decorate. I use a combination of mashed up wheat cereals, googly eyes, currants, pumpkin seeds for teeth and melted dark chocolate.
      assorted ingredients to decorate

    Notes

    • Spinach: to puree the spinach just pop raw spinach into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. You may need to add some water to get it to come together. Add 1 tablespoon at a time until you get a smooth mixture.
    • Decorate: use whatever you have in the cupboard to decorate. I like to use googly eyes, currants, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, crushed wheat cereal, and melted dark chocolate to stick them all on.
    • Store: allow muffins to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature. Can also be stored in the fridge, however, they do tend to lose a little of their moisture.
    • Freeze: These muffins freeze well. Allow to cool completely and freeze in a single layer before transferring to a freezer-friendly container or large Ziploc bag. They should freeze well for about 3 months if stored correctly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 192mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Halloween muffins, spinach muffins
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    1. Audrey Stewart says

      October 10, 2020 at 8:19 am

      My kids want to make these green monster muffins. You have so many great recipes for Halloween.

      Reply
      • Donna says

        October 12, 2020 at 2:13 pm

        Thank you!! My kids are huge Halloween fans, so always trying to make it fun for them and making sure my son isn't missing out (he has a bad reaction to food coloring) 🙂

        Reply
    2. Jenni says

      August 19, 2019 at 9:52 pm

      This is such a cute idea! I love that its a healthy treat, too, and not just candy! My girls loved making these (and eating them!) so much!

      Reply
      • Donna says

        August 26, 2019 at 9:14 am

        I mean I totally let them have their fair share of candy during the season but it's nice to have something a bit healthier to enjoy as well 🙂 Especially if it contains some hidden veg

        Reply
    3. Tayo says

      August 15, 2019 at 4:15 am

      I absolutely love this! What a cute and excellent way to sneak veggies into my kid's snacks.

      Reply
      • Donna says

        August 26, 2019 at 9:16 am

        Right?!? And when they taste yummy and have a cute face they don't even care that they are green 🙂

        Reply
    4. wilhelmina says

      August 12, 2019 at 8:09 pm

      This is such a great idea! I love using the color from the spinach and the added veggie boost!

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      • Donna says

        August 12, 2019 at 9:12 pm

        It works so well!

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    5. Christine says

      August 12, 2019 at 5:56 pm

      I love that these muffins are so tasty yet totally healthy! And I like that the decorations are totally customizable.

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      • Donna says

        August 12, 2019 at 6:11 pm

        Makes it fun, especially for little ones!

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