Who knew you could sneak veggies into dessert and still have everyone asking for seconds? These Spinach Brownies are the ultimate treat for mums who want to balance indulgence with a little hidden goodness. Fudgy, rich, and loaded with chocolate flavour, no one will ever guess that there’s a generous handful of spinach blended right in. Perfect for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, or a cheeky late-night bite, these brownies prove that veggies and chocolate can be best friends.
Spinach Brownies
Cheesy savoury spinach brownies packed with greens—great for fussy eaters or school lunchboxes.
12
servings10
minutes25
minutes195
kcal35
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Ingredients
250 g frozen spinach, thawed and excess liquid squeezed out
3 eggs
125 ml vegetable oil
200 g grated tasty cheese (Bega or Devondale)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
100 g self-raising flour
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease and line a 20x20cm square baking tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and vegetable oil.
- Add chopped onion, grated cheese, and thawed spinach. Mix well.
- Fold in self-raising flour and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour mixture into prepared tin and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden and firm in the centre.
- Cool slightly before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Use fresh baby spinach (lightly wilted) if preferred.
- Can be frozen for up to 2 months; reheat in microwave or oven.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or garlic powder for extra flavour.
- Perfect for sneaking veggies into kids’ diets.
- Serve warm or cold—ideal for lunchboxes.
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