Spinach-Sweet Potato Savory Muffins

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Moist, nutrient-rich muffins where pureed spinach and sweet potato are undetectable, making them a perfect handheld snack for picky eaters. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs cooked sweet potato, fresh spinach, all-purpose flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 12, 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: 25 min Cook: 20 min Serves 12 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Steam 2 cups fresh spinach until wilted, then blend with 1 cup cooked sweet potato and 1/2 cup yogurt until completely smooth.
  2. Step 2: Whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp baking soda in a large bowl.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, beat 2 eggs, 1/4 cup olive oil, and the spinach-sweet potato puree until well combined.
  4. Step 4: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just incorporated, then fold in 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. Step 5: Divide batter evenly into a greased muffin tin, filling each cup 3/4 full.
  6. Step 6: Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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