Author Notes
These vegan, chocolatey muffins are healthy enough for breakfast and indulgent enough for dessert. Top these ooey gooey muffins with a dollop of peanut butter to take it up another notch. —Kayli Dice
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon
ground flaxseed
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1 cup
whole wheat pastry flour
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1/2 cup
old-fashioned oats
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1/2 cup
unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons
baking powder
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2 teaspoons
salt
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1/4 cup
maple syrup
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1/4 cup
melted coconut oil or canola oil
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1 cup
unsweetened applesauce
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1/2 cup
dairy-free dark chocolate chips
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375F and line a muffin tin with muffin cup liners.
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Prepare flax egg: combine 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons water. Let sit until thickened, about 5 minutes.
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In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, oats, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
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Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add maple syrup, oil, applesauce, and prepared flax egg.
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Stir until just combined (be careful not to over-stir!).
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Gently fold in chocolate chips.
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Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about ⅔ full.
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Remove muffins from the oven and let cool in muffin tin for about 5 minutes. Once completely cool, store in an air-tight container for up to one week.
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