Chocolate Monster Muffins

Looking for fun and healthy lunchbox ideas for Halloween? Whether you’re packing a festive lunchbox or prepping for a kids' party, this recipe is a hit any time of year! 👻 Our spinach-banana bites are the perfect spooky treat—packed with potassium, magnesium, B vitamins, and vitamin C for a nourishing boost.
The natural sweetness from banana blends beautifully with creamy avocado, offering healthy fats and flavor without loads of added sugar or butter. For a fiber boost, throw in ½ cup of oats! 🥑🍌

Make these ahead, freeze them, and defrost a few hours before serving—super convenient for busy mornings or Halloween celebrations. 🎉 Whether it’s a school day surprise or a party snack, these treats will disappear faster than a ghost at midnight! 👻

Ingredients: Makes: 12 

• 1 cup plain flour 

• 1 cup wholemeal flour 

• 1 ¼ tbsp baking powder 

• 3/4 cup milk 

• 2 eggs 

• 1/3 cup brown sugar 

• 1 banana 

• 1/3 avocado 

• 2 cups spinach 

• ¾ cup chocolate chips 

• 50g butter, softened 

• Googly eyes candy for decoration 

Method: 

1. Preheat oven to 160ºC fan forced and grease a 12-container cupcake tray or line with patty cases. 
2. Blend together banana, spinach, avocado and milk until pureed and smooth to make your green mixture. 
3. In a large mixing bowl sift together flours and baking powder. 
4. Add brown sugar, butter, eggs and green mixture to the flour and stir until comes together. 
5. Stir in chocolate chips, reserving some for later. 
6. Scoop tablespoons of mixture into prepared cupcake tray to about ¾ full. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top. 
7. Bake in a hot oven for 25 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean from middle. Top with googly eyes & enjoy!