Mini Veggie-Packed Spinach and Cheese Muffins

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Soft savory muffins bursting with fresh spinach, shredded cheese, and sweet corn, perfect for lunchboxes or snacks. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 24, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 18 min Serves 24 American cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease or line a mini muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs with 1 cup milk and 1/4 cup olive oil until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Step 5: Fold in 1 cup chopped fresh spinach, 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup thawed corn kernels, and 1/4 cup grated carrot until evenly distributed.
  6. Step 6: Spoon the batter into the mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 15-18 minutes until the muffins are golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Step 8: Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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