Craving a decadent chocolate treat that's both guilt-free and incredibly delicious? Get ready to fall in love with these Simple Vegan Chocolate Muffins that will make your taste buds dance and your health-conscious heart sing! Whether you're a dedicated vegan, a chocolate lover, or just someone looking for a quick and easy dessert, these muffins are about to become your new obsession. Imagine biting into a rich, moist chocolate muffin that's packed with flavor, completely plant-based, and ready in just 30 minutes - sounds too good to be true? Keep reading to discover the ultimate chocolate muffin recipe that will revolutionize your baking game!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 12 muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure no lumps remain and ingredients are well combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the almond milk, maple syrup, and vegetable oil until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins tough.
- Fold in the vegan chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top of the muffins if desired.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 to 3/4 full.
- Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top of each muffin if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy your vegan chocolate muffins at room temperature or slightly warm.
Tips
- Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for the best mixing consistency.
- Don't overmix the batter - this is crucial for achieving light and fluffy muffins. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- For extra indulgence, try using dark chocolate chips or sprinkling some sea salt on top before baking.
- If you don't have almond milk, you can substitute with other plant-based milks like soy or oat milk.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to a month.
- For a protein boost, consider adding a scoop of vegan protein powder to the dry ingredients.
- Use a light hand when folding in chocolate chips to distribute them evenly throughout the muffins.
- Check your muffins a few minutes early - oven temperatures can vary, and you want to avoid overcooking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg
