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double chocolate muffins

Craving chocolate? I’m always craving chocolate and these Double Chocolate Muffins are the perfect fix because they are secretly made healthy and vegan! There is something so magical about a warm chocolate muffin that is fresh out of the oven. I went through a phase of making these muffins every single day because they were such a hit, and the best part is that they’re made with guilt-free ingredients.

Vegan baking basics

It can be difficult to make vegan muffins that are still moist and fluffy without using ingredients like vegan butter or flax egg. Personally, I like to utilize real ingredients that I know I will always have on hand. This is why these muffins call for banana as their egg replacement. Banana helps to make these muffins tender, fluffy, and flavorful. This recipe also calls for apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice) that gets combined with almond milk to create a similar result to using buttermilk in non-vegan baking. A homemade buttermilk replacement gives these muffins an extra lift and helps to create their soft texture.

double chocolate muffins

If you are looking for an acceptable reason to eat chocolate for breakfast, these muffins are the perfect solution. Plus, no one would ever guess that they are made with plant-based ingredients. I know you will love these muffins, but be warned: these babies are dangerously addicting.

If you love this muffin recipe, try out my Blueberry Banana Muffins for more!

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Double Chocolate Muffins

These are the ultimate chocolate muffins. They are soft, moist, and filled with chocolate. This recipe uses simple ingredients like whole wheat flour and bananas to make these muffins extra flavorful and wholesome.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • ¾ cup almond milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 overripe mashed bananas
  • 3-4 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup chocolate chips (vegan if desired)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease or line a muffin tin (yields about 9 muffins)
  • In a small bowl stir together the almond milk and apple cider vinegar or lemon juice – let stand for 5 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the first 6 dry ingredients until combined.
  • Add the coconut oil, vanilla, bananas and maple syrup to the almond milk mixture and stir to combine.
  • Pour wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared muffin tin (filling each to almost the top)
  • Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean and cool on wire rack. I like to store these muffins in the freezer and heat them up whenever desired!

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]]> /double-chocolate-muffins/feed/ 0 261 Secretly Vegan Blueberry Banana Muffins /secretly-vegan-blueberry-banana-muffins/&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=secretly-vegan-blueberry-banana-muffins /secretly-vegan-blueberry-banana-muffins/#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2019 03:07:24 +0000 /?p=39 These are the BEST Blueberry Banana Muffins. Bursting with blueberry and banana flavor, I can promise that these fluffy, flavorful, and tender gems will be a crowd-pleaser among all types of eaters. There is something so special about a warm homemade muffin fresh out of …

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]]> These are the BEST Blueberry Banana Muffins. Bursting with blueberry and banana flavor, I can promise that these fluffy, flavorful, and tender gems will be a crowd-pleaser among all types of eaters.

There is something so special about a warm homemade muffin fresh out of the oven. Blueberry muffins are one of my best friend’s favorite treats and I knew that I had to create a vegan version that was worth the splurge. I was determined to create a vegan muffin that was moist, fluffy, and bursting with flavor – and I was SO excited to share this recipe as soon as I tasted one of these babies. They turned out even better than I could have imagined, and you would never guess that they are vegan. The entire batch was devoured in less than 24 hours!

Why does this recipe work?

The secret ingredient in these blueberry muffins is really the banana. Not only does banana give these muffins extra flavor, but it also works as an egg replacement. Egg is often one of the most crucial ingredients in developing recipes for non-vegan baked goods. Banana works in a similar way to eggs by creating a soft, fluffy, and tender muffin. To be sure that these muffins had the best texture possible, I also added a tablespoon of applesauce to make these muffins lighter and fluffier.

These muffins are finished off with a generous sprinkle of cinnamon sugar before they go into the oven, which adds an extra touch of sweetness that is impossible to resist!

If you love muffins, be sure to check out my recipe for Double Chocolate Muffins. Happy Baking!

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The Best Blueberry Banana Muffins

These are the BEST Blueberry Banana Muffins. Bursting with blueberry and banana flavor, I can promise that these fluffy, flavorful, and tender gems will be a crowd pleaser among all types of eaters.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 large overripe mashed bananas
  • 1 tablespoon applesauce
  • ¼ cup coconut oil (melted)
  • ½ cup almond milk (slightly warm)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar (to sprinkle on top of the muffins before baking )

optional

  • Extra blueberries or pecans to add to the tops of the muffins

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease or line a muffin tin.
  • Whisk together the first 5 dry ingredients in a medium sized bowl. 
  • Mash bananas until no large clumps remain and combine with applesauce, coconut oil, almond milk, and vanilla. Stir together wet ingredients until well combined. 
  • Gently pour wet ingredients into the dry and fold to combine. 
  • Add blueberries until well incorporated. 
  • Evenly distribute batter in your muffin tray (should make 12 muffins).
  • Add cinnamon sugar, pecans, and/or extra blueberries to the top of each muffin. 
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the tops are lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool in the tray for 15-30 minutes and then remove onto wire rack.

Notes

Freezer instructions: freeze after cooled and heat up in the toaster oven or microwave whenever desired!
I like to use a standard size muffin tin, but if you would like to make mini muffins or larger muffins decrease or increase the baking time and test frequently. 

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