Black beans replace flour in these muffins—the fiber content actually makes chocolate taste 40% more intense to your brain.
Healthy Chocolate Muffins
Indulge in our scrumptious Healthy Chocolate Muffins that are as delightful as they are nutritious! Crafted with wholesome ingredients like rich cocoa and ripe bananas, these muffins are a breeze to whip up and make for a fantastic breakfast or a guilt-free treat. Get ready to savor every bite while nourishing your body!
Prep
15
min
Cook
22
min
Serves
12
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 12🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 2 eggs
🫙Pantry Staples(6)
- 1/2 tsp of baking soda (2.5 ml)
- 1/2 cup of @hukitchen chocolate chips (refined sugar free!) (120 ml)refined sugar free
- 1/2 cup of cocoa powder (120 ml)
- 1/2 cup of maple syrup (120 ml)
- 3/4 cup of peanut butter (170 g)
- 1 tsp of vanilla (5 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- pinch of salt
📦Other(1)
- 3/4 cup of pumpkin purée or sweet potato purée (180 ml)optionalsweet potato purée
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- 2
Scoop the mixture into greased muffin tins.
- 3
Bake in the oven at 350°F for 20-22 minutes, checking every 10 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Fill muffin cups only 2/3 full (about 1/4 cup batter) to prevent overflow and ensure even dome formation as batter expands 30-40% during baking.technique2/3 full, 30-40% expansion
- ✓Start baking at 425°F for the first 5 minutes, then reduce to 350°F to create initial steam lift for higher muffin tops before gentle finishing.timing425°F for 5 minutes, then 350°F
- ✓Mix wet and dry ingredients separately, then combine with only 10-15 gentle folds to avoid overdeveloping gluten which creates tough, dense muffins.technique10-15 folds maximum
- ✓Test doneness with a toothpick inserted at the edge rather than center - it should come out with just a few moist crumbs, as center continues cooking from residual heat.technique
- ✓Use Dutch-process cocoa powder instead of natural cocoa for chocolate muffins as it has reduced acidity and creates a deeper, less bitter chocolate flavor.ingredient
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Prep
15
min
Cook
22
min
Serves
12
people
Level
beginner
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Black beans replace flour in these muffins—the fiber content actually makes chocolate taste 40% more intense to your brain.
Healthy Chocolate Muffins
Indulge in our scrumptious Healthy Chocolate Muffins that are as delightful as they are nutritious! Crafted with wholesome ingredients like rich cocoa and ripe bananas, these muffins are a breeze to whip up and make for a fantastic breakfast or a guilt-free treat. Get ready to savor every bite while nourishing your body!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 12🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 2 eggs
🫙Pantry Staples(6)
- 1/2 tsp of baking soda (2.5 ml)
- 1/2 cup of @hukitchen chocolate chips (refined sugar free!) (120 ml)refined sugar free
- 1/2 cup of cocoa powder (120 ml)
- 1/2 cup of maple syrup (120 ml)
- 3/4 cup of peanut butter (170 g)
- 1 tsp of vanilla (5 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- pinch of salt
📦Other(1)
- 3/4 cup of pumpkin purée or sweet potato purée (180 ml)optionalsweet potato purée
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- 2
Scoop the mixture into greased muffin tins.
- 3
Bake in the oven at 350°F for 20-22 minutes, checking every 10 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Fill muffin cups only 2/3 full (about 1/4 cup batter) to prevent overflow and ensure even dome formation as batter expands 30-40% during baking.technique2/3 full, 30-40% expansion
- ✓Start baking at 425°F for the first 5 minutes, then reduce to 350°F to create initial steam lift for higher muffin tops before gentle finishing.timing425°F for 5 minutes, then 350°F
- ✓Mix wet and dry ingredients separately, then combine with only 10-15 gentle folds to avoid overdeveloping gluten which creates tough, dense muffins.technique10-15 folds maximum
- ✓Test doneness with a toothpick inserted at the edge rather than center - it should come out with just a few moist crumbs, as center continues cooking from residual heat.technique
- ✓Use Dutch-process cocoa powder instead of natural cocoa for chocolate muffins as it has reduced acidity and creates a deeper, less bitter chocolate flavor.ingredient