sweet spinach muffins

serves: 18 muffins

ingredients:
18 cupcake liners
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c butter, softened
3/4 c milk
1/2 c honey
1 large banana
6-8 oz spinach
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract

directions:
1. preheat oven to 350 degrees farenheit, and line a muffin pan with paper liners (or use silicone muffin cups sprayed with cooking spray).
2.  combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
3.  melt butter.  blend the wet ingredients in a blender or food processor until completely pureed.
4.  pour the puree into the dry ingredient bowl, and fold together gently until just combined.  (Do not over-mix.)
5.  spoon the batter into the muffin pan, and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the muffins are firm to the touch on top, but not quite browning.
6.  Cool most or all of the way before serving.

*recipe from super healthy kids.