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The Flexitarian » Recipe » Vegan Chocolate Muffins

Vegan Chocolate Muffins

February 22, 2019 · Annabelle Randles Leave a Comment

5 from 1 vote

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these rich, vegan chocolate muffins, loaded with chocolate chips. They are an easy, irresistible way to satisfy your dessert or snack cravings.

Vegan Chocolate Muffins by The Flexitarian

Decadent Vegan Chocolate Muffins: A Sweet, Dairy-Free Indulgence

Craving a sweet treat that’s both indulgent and vegan? These vegan chocolate muffins are the perfect solution! Packed with rich cocoa and studded with melty dark chocolate chips, they offer a decadent dessert or snack that everyone will love.

Whether you are vegan or just looking for a dairy-free option, these muffins are easy to make and sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings. Ready to bake a batch of moist, chocolatey goodness in just 40 minutes? Let’s get started!

For the perfect vegan twist, I used chia eggs instead of traditional eggs. This simple substitute not only works wonders in vegan baking but also adds a boost of fiber and omega-3s, making these muffins even more nutritious!

Muffins are always popular so I made a batch of these just before half-term for a cake sale and they sold out really quickly! Another batch made great snacks for our walks around Devon during half-term.

I used If You Care – Large Baking Cups made from unbleached totally chlorine-free (TCF) greaseproof FSC paper. They are totally chlorine-free, so no chlorine or chlorine derivatives are dumped into our lakes, rivers and streams. They are also fully compostable at home or in commercial or municipal composting facilities.

Other Muffin Recipes To Try

  • Apple Crumble Muffins
  • Apple Crumble Muffins
  • Chocolate & Cherry Muffins
  • Blueberry Lemon Muffins

I hope you enjoy these vegan chocolate muffins as much as I do. If you do make it, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!

Disclaimer: This page contains affiliate links.

Vegan Chocolate Muffins by The Flexitarian

Vegan Chocolate Muffins

Topped with loads of chocolate chips these vegan chocolate muffins are a real indulgence.
5 from 1 vote
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Breakfast & Brunch, Healthy & Easy Muffin Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 285 kcal

Equipment

mixing bowl
12-hole muffin tin

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 chia eggs [2 Tbsp ground chia seeds + 6 Tbsp of water]
  • 250 g plain flour
  • 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 175 g golden caster sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 100 ml vegetable oil
  • 250 ml dairy free milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 150 g dark chocolate chips
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to Fan 180°C / 200°C/400°F/Gas 6. Place 12 large paper baking cases in a muffin tin.
  • Prepare chia eggs by mixing 2 Tbsp of ground chia seeds with 6 Tbsp of water. Set aside for 10 mins.
    2 chia eggs [2 Tbsp ground chia seeds + 6 Tbsp of water]
  • In a large bowl, shift together flour, sugar, baking powder, cocoa powder and salt.
    250 g plain flour , 2 Tbsp cocoa powder, 175 g golden caster sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt
  • In a separate bowl whisk together chia eggs, vegetable oil, dairy-free milk and vanilla extract.
    1 tsp vanilla extract, 100 ml vegetable oil , 250 ml dairy free milk
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon until well combined.
  • Spoon batter evenly into each muffin paper baking case in muffin tin.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips over each muffin.
    150 g dark chocolate chips
  • Place in the oven for around 20-25 mins. Insert a skewer to check they are cooked. Skewer should come out clean.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Facts
Vegan Chocolate Muffins
Serving Size
 
1 muffin
Amount per Serving
Calories
285
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
11
g
69
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
195
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
145
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
39
g
13
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
19
g
21
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
83
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
112
mg
11
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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