Plantain + Chocolate Muffins

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. With FRESH SPINACH: blanch spinach in a little bit of water (approx 2 cups) and cooking until bright green. Shock under cold water and squeeze excess water out. If using FROZEN, squeeze excess water and just place the spinach and the coconut oil in a food processor or blender and blend until as smooth as possible. Reserve.

Step 2

In a bowl, combine bananas, flax egg (or egg) and the reserved spinach/oil mixture. Combine well.

Step 3

Add in maple syrup, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices and mix well.

Step 4

Add flour, and mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips and reserve some for the top.

Step 5

Pour mixture into a greased muffin tins. You can use liners (I didn't and they were fine)

Step 6

Bake for about 18-20 minutes until golden brown and springy to the touch. Allow to cool. (They will firm up more as they cool)