Spinach Brownie Bites (From Scratch) Recipe

Name: Spinach Brownie Bites (From Scratch)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup spinach, steamed & drained (roughly 6 cups of fresh spinach, stems removed and packed into measuring cups); 4 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, broken into pieces; ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 tablespoon cocoa powder; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; ¾ cup whole wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose flour); 2 tablespoons flour (whole wheat or all-purpose); ¼ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup semisweet mini chocolate chips (mini preferred); 2 tablespoons apple juice (more as needed) or 2 tablespoons carrot juice (more as needed) or 2 tablespoons grape juice (more as needed)

Servings: persons

1 cup spinach, steamed & drained (roughly 6 cups of fresh spinach, stems removed and packed into measuring cups)
4 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, broken into pieces
½ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
¾ cup whole wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose flour)
2 tablespoons flour (whole wheat or all-purpose)
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup semisweet mini chocolate chips (mini preferred)
2 tablespoons apple juice (more as needed) or 2 tablespoons carrot juice (more as needed) or 2 tablespoons grape juice (more as needed)

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Steam spinach until soft, drain and set aside.
3
Using a glass or metal mixing bowl on top of a saucepan 1/2 full with water (double broiler method), break chocolate into small pieces and add butter, melt over hot but not boiling water.
4
Stir until smooth and melted, remove from heat and let cool to room temperature, set aside.
5
Using a food processor, cream the spinach with drizzles of apple juice (adding only enough to be able to cream the spinach).
6
Add the spinach mixture to the chocolate mixture, blend.
7
Add the sugars, and vanilla.
8
(you can taste this before adding eggs to make sure it's sweet enough if you'd like).
9
Add eggs to the chocolate mixture.
10
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking powder.
11
Fold the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture and mix well.
12
Stir in the chocolate chips.
13
Butter or spray mini muffin tins.
14
Scoop or pour in batter to the top of tins and bake for about 15 - 18 minutes (or until firm).
15
Cool 5 - 10 minutes then pop them out (using a toothpick to loosen around edges if needed) and finish cooling on racks, if your kids can wait that long that is.

928

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup spinach, steamed & drained (roughly 6 cups of fresh spinach, stems removed and packed into measuring cups), 4 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, broken into pieces, ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces, 1 cup brown sugar, packed, and more.

Yes, Spinach Brownie Bites (From Scratch) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spinach Brownie Bites (From Scratch)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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