Healthy Chocolate Muffins
Enjoy these moist, chocolaty muffins made with wholesome ingredients and a touch of espresso for an extra flavor boost.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour plus 2 tablespoons
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder optional; will result in a more intensely chocolaty muffin
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus optional additional for sprinkling on top
Wet ingredients
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt at room temperature
- 1/2 cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 1/4 cup canola oil or melted, cooled coconut oil, light extra virgin olive oil, or melted, cooled unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with spray or liners.
- Mix dry ingredients and chocolate chips in a bowl. Whisk wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures until just blended. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full, sprinkle extra chips if desired.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, cool on a wire rack, then serve.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate chips for best flavor.