Healthy Chocolate Muffins
Guilt-free, moist, and rich chocolate muffins that are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert without compromising healthy eating goals.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour Offers a tender base that's nutritious and filling.
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Imparts a deep, rich, aromatic chocolate flavor.
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda Helps the muffins rise to perfection.
- ¾ teaspoon instant espresso powder Optional; adds depth and enhances the chocolate flavor.
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Balances sweetness and elevates all flavors.
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon Provides a warm aromatic spice.
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Adds creamy, melty pockets of chocolate.
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs Must be room temperature for better mixing.
- ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt Contributes to a moist and tender crumb.
- ½ cup honey or pure maple syrup Adds natural sweetness.
- ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk Lends a lovely creamy texture.
- ¼ cup canola oil Can substitute with coconut oil, olive oil, or butter.
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Fills muffins with warm sweetness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a muffin tin with liners or lightly grease with oil.
- Sift the cocoa powder to eliminate lumps.
- Combine the chocolate chips with the dry ingredients.
- Ensure that your yogurt and eggs are at room temperature.
- Gently mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Portion the batter into muffin tins using an ice cream scoop.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes.
- Allow muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, combine chocolate chips with dry ingredients to prevent sinking. You can customize the muffins by using different sweeteners or adding chia seeds or nuts.