Looking for a quick on-the-go breakfast idea? Try this delicious green machine smoothie recipe from Independence LIVE’s weekly healthy cooking class. Made with bananas, spinach, mango, and milk, these nutritious muffins pack a nutritious punch and can be made in less than an hour.
Green Machine Smoothie Muffins – 16 servings
Ingredients:
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour (can sub gluten-free flour)
• ½ cup of sugar
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons of cinnamon
• Dash of salt
• ¼ cup of canola oil
• ¼ cup of almond milk
• ½ cup of diced frozen mango
• 2 bananas, mashed
• ½ cup of spinach
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two muffin pans with liners.
- Whisk together dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Blend until pureed: bananas, spinach, mango, and milk. Add oil and vanilla and blend until well mixed.
- Fold together wet and dry ingredients just until combined.
- Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full and bake 20-25 minutes.
Nutritional Information (1 muffin per serving):
Calories: 120
Carbs: 21g
Protein: 2g
Sodium: 145mg
Fat: 3.5g
Fiber: 1g
Want to learn how to make more recipes like this one? Attend a healthy cooking class every Wednesday in Center City