Well, as I was writing the post, I realized I had yet to make my second favorite flavor of muffin in gluten-free form. That had to change, obviously. Spoiler alert: It totally worked and they’re totally delicious. This is another 1-bowl recipe! It also requires simple ingredients you likely have on hand right now. The base of the batter is flax eggs, applesauce, coconut oil, and almond milk. Good news! These muffins are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar. To keep them gluten-free, I used a mixture of gluten-free oat flour, almond flour, and my DIY Gluten-Free Flour Blend. This is my go-to blend in most baked goods for keeping them light, airy, and tender. The chocolate flavor comes from cocoa powder and vegan dark chocolate chips (my favorites being Enjoy Life or Trader Joe’s). I suggest a modest amount of chocolate chips in the recipe, but then I went ahead and topped them with another hefty handful before baking. Because chocolate is life. These muffins rise beautifully and then fall a bit when they’re cooling. But not to worry! That doesn’t mean they’re not perfectly fluffy, tender, and crumbly on the inside. And I love how the top forms a bit of a crust while the inside remains super moist and chocolaty. Total swoon-fest. You’re gonna want, like, three of these with a glass of almond milk immediately. Trust me. I hope you all LOVE these muffins! They’re: ChocolatyTenderMoist on the insideCrumbly on the outsidePerfectly sweetEasy to makeNaturally sweetened (!!)& So delicious These would make the perfect healthier treat to accompany a breakfast such as a scramble or a smoothie. They would also make a lovely afternoon snack or dessert. If you’re not gluten-free, I’ve got you covered with my Fudgy Double Chocolate Chip Beet Muffins. And you can see more of my muffins here:Vegan Blueberry Muffins for 2Banana Almond Meal MuffinsVegan Lemon Poppyseed MuffinsPeanut Butter & Jelly Muffins (GF)Vegan Banana Crumb MuffinsPumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins1-Bowl Pumpkin Muffins (GF)Vegan Carrot Apple Muffins (GF)1-Bowl Blackberry Cornmeal Muffins If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram! We’d love to see what you come up with. Cheers, friends!
