I made these green monster muffins last weekend (recipe originally found through Food to Run For) and have been eating one every morning since. They may look like little green monsters but they taste like sweet delicious banana walnut muffins (I subbed a giant banana for apple sauce). Oh yeah, I threw some frozen Maine wild blueberries into the mix for some extra antioxidants as well! Yum!!
Spinach can’t be scary when it’s in flower shaped muffin cups, don’t you think?
[Btw, my mom bought me these so I’m not sure where they’re from but these Wilton flower silicone cups look very similar!]
Back to my kitchen… these muffins are so easy to make – just mix…
Spoon
And bake!
Now admire your cuties…
These muffins made my mornings that much brighter!
PS – there is a lot of natural sweetness in bananas and blueberries so I’d actually cut on sugar next time I make them. And there WILL be a next time!
This was my contribution to St. Patty’s day. Oh and a drink (or 2) were involved.
Doctor’s orders! (Seriously!!)
Have you ever tried something that looked scary but turned out very delicious and craveable?
What healthy muffin recipe should I make next? I only have 2 muffins left!
Have a fantastic weekend!! ![]()

Those look so good! Carrot cake muffins or banana bran muffins would be good too
I remember the first time I tried a green monster smoothie I thought it was a little scary…but I loved it!
Definitely! Adam even loves the green monster smoothies and these muffins and he’s not really into spinach
mmm. love those little muffin cups!
These look healthy and delicious! I just bought my friend those little muffin cups for her wedding shower at Crate and Barrel
Just found the container they came in – you’re right, Crate & Barrel – of course, my favorite store
Those look awesome! I always make my breakfasts Sunday for the whole week and I love me some rip bananas to make some yummy treats. Spinach really makes everything better : ) And you can barely taste it in these- I agree : )
Nice work with the Green Monster Muffins! I’ve thought about adding blueberries to them but haven’t had the chance to try them yet. Glad to hear they worked out!
Thanks for coming up with such a delicious recipe
Those look SO SO SO good! I really love baked goods with ‘bonuses’ in them, like sweet potatoes, bananas, or spinach. Such a delicious way to get healthy foods. And the color of these couldn’t be more beautiful, or more perfect for St. Patrick’s day!
I love those muffin holders! I’ve never baked with spinach but I must try that soon. Great way to get some greens in:-)
Elina:
I’ve been so nervous about those little muffin cups, but I love the way they look!
Can I just use them like regular muffin tins? I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Kathy
You can definitely use a regular muffin pan. I just wanted to use my new fun cups
YUM these look so good and healthy!! And I love your little silicone muffin cups. I got some for Christmas this year and can’t get enough of them
those are fun cups
and delicious-sounding muffins!
Very creative!
Yay for healthy muffins and those cups you baked them in are so cute!
What a great idea to incorporate spinach and fruit in little muffins! This would be a great way for me to get my girls to eat spinach!
I love the cupcake holders you used–perfect for spring & so cute!
These are adorable and I am OBSESSED with the muffin cups – will definitely be looking for these!
They look beautiful, and the combination of blueberries, bananas, and spinach sounds wonderful! And it’s so healthy too!
As soon as I read this, I just had to make them myself! Thanks so much for a recipe idea I plan to make over and over again