The Ultimate Healthy Chocolate Muffins: Indulgence Without the Guilt
Healthy Chocolate Muffins, these are the perfect way to enjoy your chocolate cravings without any guilt. If you’re anything like me, you know how tempting it is to reach for that sugary treat, especially in the morning. But what if I told you that you can enjoy a rich, chocolatey muffin that’s both healthy and satisfying?
Servings: 12
Calories: 153kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups 180g whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup 25g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup 120g coconut oil
- ½ cup 120g honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup 180ml unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup 90g dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed optional
Instructions
- Sift the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl to ensure everything blends smoothly without any lumps.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the melted coconut oil, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy for added moisture.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix and gently stir with a spatula. Be careful not to overmix, it's okay if the batter has a few lumps.
- Slowly add almond milk to loosen the batter, folding it until it reaches the right consistency, thick but scoopable.
- Fold in the chocolate chips (or your preferred mix-ins) until they’re evenly spread throughout the batter.
- Spoon the batter into a muffin tin, filling each cup. Use muffin liners or lightly grease the tin for easy removal.
- Bake at 350°F for 18 minutes. Test if they’re done by pressing lightly on the tops or using a toothpick, it should come out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to finish cooling. Then, enjoy your fresh, healthy chocolate muffins!
Notes
- Don’t go overboard with sweeteners. The chocolate chips already add plenty of sweetness, so use just enough to balance things out.
- Measure your flour properly! Spoon it into the measuring cup to avoid adding too much, which can make your muffins dry.