Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Muffins: Packed with Delicious Flavors
If you’re craving a rich, moist, and decadent chocolate muffin but need a gluten-free and vegan option, then these muffins are for you! Packed with deep chocolate flavor and made with simple, wholesome ingredients, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a guilt-free dessert. They’re not only gluten-free and vegan but also incredibly easy to make.
Why You’ll Love These Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Muffins:
- Rich Chocolate Flavor: A combination of cocoa powder and dairy-free chocolate chips creates an irresistible chocolatey taste in every bite.
- Moist Texture: Thanks to the use of plant-based milk and a flax egg, these muffins stay moist and tender.
- Nut-Free Option: You can easily make these muffins nut-free by using a seed butter like sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter.
- Simple Ingredients: You won’t need any fancy ingredients; everything is likely already in your pantry!
- Customizable: Add your favorite mix-ins such as nuts, dried fruits, or extra chocolate chips for an extra indulgent treat.
Ingredients for the Muffins:
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (make sure it contains xanthan gum, or add 1/2 tsp of xanthan gum if not included)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably dark for a rich flavor)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar (or maple sugar, or any preferred sweetener)
- 1/2 cup dairy-free milk (almond, oat, or coconut milk work well)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (this helps to keep the muffins moist)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (for added sweetness and moisture)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed (to make a flax egg – see below)
- 2 tbsp water (for the flax egg)
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate)