Nutrient-Packed Cocoa Spinach Corn Pastries

Certainly! Let's calculate the nutritional value for **25 servings** of your revised Cocoa Spinach Corn Pastries. I'll break down the nutrients based on the ingredients you've provided: 1. **Sweet Corn Kernels (1 cup, cooked):** - Calories: Approximately 132 kcal - Carbohydrates: 29.7 g - Protein: 4.7 g - Fiber: 3.6 g - Fat: 1.5 g (mostly unsaturated) - Magnesium: 37 mg - Potassium: 270 mg - Iron: 0.9 mg 2. **Fresh Spinach Leaves (2 cups, finely chopped):** - Calories: Approximately 14 kcal - Carbohydrates: 2.6 g - Protein: 2.1 g - Fiber: 1.4 g - Fat: 0.2 g - Magnesium: 48 mg - Potassium: 335 mg - Iron: 2.7 mg 3. **Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (½ cup):** - Calories: Approximately 98 kcal - Carbohydrates: 24 g - Protein: 8 g - Fiber: 16 g - Fat: 4 g (mostly unsaturated) - Magnesium: 429 mg - Potassium: 1524 mg - Iron: 7.8 mg 4. **Whole Wheat Flour (1 cup):** - Calories: Approximately 407 kcal - Carbohydrates: 87 g - Protein: 16 g - Fiber: 12 g - Fat: 2 g (mostly unsaturated) - Magnesium: 166 mg - Potassium: 363 mg - Iron: 4.7 mg 5. **Ground Flaxseed (¼ cup):** - Calories: Approximately 150 kcal - Carbohydrates: 8 g - Protein: 6 g - Fiber: 8 g - Fat: 12 g (mostly unsaturated) - Magnesium: 98 mg - Potassium: 115 mg - Iron: 1.3 mg 6. **Walnuts (¼ cup, chopped):** - Calories: Approximately 196 kcal - Carbohydrates: 3.9 g - Protein: 4.3 g - Fiber: 1.9 g - Fat: 19 g (mostly unsaturated) - Magnesium: 45 mg - Potassium: 125 mg - Iron: 0.8 mg 7. **Other Ingredients (banana, applesauce, baking powder, baking soda, salt, vanilla extract, dark chocolate chips, egg whites, cocoa beverage, water, crushed ice):** - Since the quantities are not specified, I recommend referring to specific nutritional labels for these items. Remember that these values are approximate and can vary based on specific brands and preparation methods. Enjoy your nutrient-packed pastries! 🌱🍫🌽

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Prepare the Dry Ingredients:

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, ground flaxseed, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 4

Mix well to ensure even distribution.

Step 5

Create the Wet Mixture:

Step 6

In a separate bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth.

Step 7

Add the mashed banana, egg whites, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.

Step 8

Mix thoroughly to form a sticky dough.

Step 9

Fold in the Nutrient-Rich Ingredients:

Step 10

Add the cooked sweet corn kernels, finely chopped spinach, and chopped walnuts to the dough.

Step 11

Gently fold everything together until well combined.

Step 12

Shape the Pastries:

Step 13

Divide the dough into 25 equal portions.

Step 14

Shape each portion into a small round pastry or use a cookie cutter for uniform shapes.

Step 15

Place the pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 16

Bake to Perfection:

Step 17

Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20-25 minutes or until the pastries are firm and slightly golden.

Step 18

Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.

Step 19

Optional Chocolate Drizzle:

Step 20

If desired, melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.

Step 21

Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled pastries for an extra indulgent touch.

Step 22

Serve and Enjoy:

Step 23

These Nutrient-Packed Cocoa Spinach Corn Pastries are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.

Step 24

In a large pot boil water and add cocoa powder, let cooldown and refrigerate until cold. Serve with crushed ice.