Vegan Double Chocolate Muffins
I have to say it. These vegan double chocolate muffins are some of the most delicious muffins! You will enjoy every bite for sure.
These are the kind of muffins that are not strictly for dessert. You can eat one (or two) anytime, as they’re super yummy as well as nutritious. Plus, they don’t contain a whole lot of sugar..
Oat Flour, Yogurt , and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
What gives these muffins that best of both worlds appeal, is what they’re made of. Along with the standard muffin ingredients, these muffins contain oat flour and also yogurt.
Oat flour is known for adding moistness to baked goods. And it’s also good for heart health. I usually combine it with regular flour since it tends to soak up moisture fast. And it makes batter thick if you don’t add enough liquid to it, or if the batter sits for a while.
My go-to oat flour is by Arrowhead Mills. It’s organic, which means the oats weren’t processed with pesticides or anything.
You can find it at most Whole Foods Markets. If you’re inclined, you can easily make your own oat flour. Just blend some oats in a blender for about five minutes, and you’re done..
The addition of non-dairy or dairy yogurt adds additional moisture, and also protein to the muffins. Also, the addition of extra virgin olive oil (light-tasting) ups the nutritional value of these muffins. Can’t beat that!
Absolutely Scrumptious..
You only need one bowl, plus simple ingredients to make them; which makes it even better. These muffins are super duper scrumptious. And they have that moist fluffy texture that a perfect muffin should have.
Yes, I do believe the flavor and taste of these muffins exceeds all of the expectations that I had for them originally. I recipe-tested a batch prior to these muffins that were almost perfect, but I wasn’t totally satisfied with how they tasted.
They came close to what I ultimately wanted them to taste like. But I didn’t want to put a recipe out there that I wasn’t super satisfied with, you know? I want you to experience the best version of this muffin recipe that I could possibly create.
Therefore I set out to test another batch of muffins that would hopefully meet my expectations. And thank God, they really do:)
Other Muffin Recipes You’re Sure to Love:
I love creating muffin recipes like this chocolate oat peanut butter muffin recipe, and this blueberry oat Greek yogurt muffin recipe. Part of the reason is because they’re pretty easy for people to make.
Another reason is that I get to experiment and create muffins that are super tasty, and healthier than most muffin recipes. All while ensuring that there’s no lacking in flavor, and most of all – taste.
You Can Make These Muffins Vegan or Non-Vegan
I don’t want you to feel as if you can’t make these muffins because they contain only non-dairy ingredients. You can use whatever non-dairy or dairy ingredients you usually use, to suit your preference.
This vegan double chocolate muffins recipe is geared towards anyone. So feel free to customize it the way you see fit. I would love to hear of any customizations, if any; that you’ve made to this recipe. And how it worked out for you.
Vegan Double Chocolate Muffins Ingredients
Here’s a quick list of all of the ingredients for this vegan double chocolate muffins recipe. It may seem long, but they’re all basic ingredients. You may have most of them on hand already.
- All-Purpose Flour: Or spelt flour would work well in this recipe.
- Oat Flour: If necessary, you can substitute for regular flour.
- Cocoa Powder
- Salt
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Sugar: Regular cane sugar or even coconut sugar will work well.
- Chocolate Chips (optional): You can use non-dairy or dairy.
- Non-Dairy or Dairy Yogurt: I used low-fat plain Greek yogurt to make my muffins, but you can use regular non-Greek yogurt also.
- Vanilla Extract: Definitely a must for extra flavor.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Essential for assisting the baking powder and baking soda in enhancing the rise of the muffins. Since these muffins don’t contain eggs, it’s necessary to add this.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Or you can use regular light cooking oil, if that’s all you have.
- Unsweetened Non-Dairy or Regular Dairy Milk
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I hope you enjoy this vegan double chocolate muffins recipe as much as I and my family do. I would love to hear what you think of it in the comments section below. Thanks, and be blessed:)
Vegan Double Chocolate Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup + 2 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 7 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup and 2 tbsp sugar – also an additional 1 1/2 tsp.
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup non-dairy or regular dairy chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 1/2 tbsp non-dairy or regular dairy yogurt* *Greek yogurt or regular yogurt is fine*
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or use whatever oil you have
- 1 1/4 cups + 5 tbsp unsweetened non-dairy or dairy milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease or oil 12 muffin pan cavities, or line them with liners (recommended) sprayed with a little oil. Set aside.Add all of the dry ingredients (flour – sugar) to a large mixing bowl. Combine thoroughly with a fork or whisk, making sure to break up any large lumps. Now you can add the chocolate chips, if using; in with the dry ingredients.
- Add the remaining wet ingredients, including the yogurt; in with the dry ingredients.Combine just until the batter is mostly smooth. Some small lumps will remain, so try not to over-mix it.
- Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cavities/liners. Bake for 23 minutes. If needed, bake for an additional minute or so.Upon removing from the oven, these muffins can be eaten warm after sitting for a few minutes first. Or you can let them cool fully before eating/serving.