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Healthy Chocolate Muffins

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These Healthy Chocolate Muffins are rich, moist, and loaded with chocolate chips in every bite. Naturally gluten-free, nut-free, and dairy-free, they’re the perfect treat for a wholesome snack or chocolatey breakfast option.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour
  • 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp espresso powder (or instant coffee)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/3 cup light olive oil (or melted/cooled coconut oil or avocado oil)
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (mix of mini and regular recommended), plus more for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425ºF. Grease a muffin pan or line with paper liners and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, oil, maple syrup, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, and whisk until fully combined.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and gently stir until almost fully combined. Fold in the chocolate chips, mixing until no dry flour remains—do not overmix.
  5. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup about 3/4 full. Top with additional chocolate chips if desired.
  6. Bake for 5 minutes at 425ºF, then reduce oven temperature to 350ºF and bake for another 9–12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
  • To keep these refined sugar-free, you can omit the granulated sugar and use only maple syrup (muffins will be slightly less sweet).
  • Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/healthy-chocolate-muffins/