Healthier and Decadent Double Chocolate Muffins

Chocolate lovers, rejoice! Not only is this little muffin packed full of chocolatey goodness, but it is super simple to make. Ready in less than 1/2 hour from start to finish, your family will be begging for seconds. If you want to learn how to make decadent chocolate muffins, follow along. Don’t blink as they are that quick to make!

I have friends and family that love chocolate and I’m always trying to find was to satiate their appetites while still limiting high amounts of sugar and fats. Chocolate can be tricky to work with and stay low in calories, so I rely a lot on cocoa powder. It is low in fat and calories, has a good amount of protein and lets you add in a nice rich chocolate flavor cheaply. You can go from a nice mellow milk chocolate to a dark and demanding attention chocolate with just a few teaspoons. The trick is getting enough moisture so the cocoa powder doesn’t dry out the baked goods.

Now these are very rich and delicious, but a little higher in calories than I normally suggest. If you want a lighter version, there is an equally good chocolate muffin recipe found here that is less in calories and saturated fat. If you aren’t concerned about calories or looking for a special treat, continue reading as these will not disappoint!

If you still are struggling on learning how to make decadent chocolate muffins, check out the following video. It’s quick and concise just like the recipe.

Decadent Chocolate Muffins

This muffin is loaded with chocolate for the extreme chocolatey way to start your day.
Print Recipe
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Servings12
Calories 261.2

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups (225g) flour
  • 1 cup (200g) sugar
  • ¾ cup (180mL) milk
  • ¾ cup (180g) chocolate chips
  • 2 large (100g) eggs
  • ⅓ cup (80mL) oil
  • ½ cup (40g) cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp (6g) baking soda
  • 1 tsp (5mL) vanilla
  • ½ tsp (2.5g) salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F (200C.)
  • Grease or line a muffin tin with paper cups.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In a smaller bowl, combine milk, eggs, oil and vanilla. Pour wet ingredients into dry, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Divide batter equally into each muffin tin, about 3 tbs.
  • Bake 16 – 19 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts
Decadent Chocolate Muffins
Serving Size
 
1 muffin
Amount per Serving
Calories
261.2
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11.3
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
3.2
g
20
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1.8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3.5
g
Sodium
 
115.8
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
40
g
13
%
Fiber
 
1.3
g
5
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
* Calories provided as a courtesy and not guaranteed.

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