These double chocolate chip muffins are rich, moist, and loaded with chocolatey goodness, yet made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, coconut sugar, and Greek yogurt. The combination of cocoa powder and chocolate chips creates a deep chocolate flavor that is perfectly balanced by the slight sweetness of coconut sugar and applesauce. These muffins are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Why You’ll Love This: You’ll love these muffins because they offer all the indulgence of a classic chocolate treat while using healthier ingredients. The whole wheat flour and Greek yogurt add nutrition, while the coconut sugar and applesauce provide natural sweetness without compromising flavor. The muffins are rich, soft, and topped with melty chocolate chips, making them a hit with both adults and kids alike.
Perfect Occasion: These muffins are ideal for a variety of occasions—from a quick breakfast on the go to a satisfying snack or dessert. They are also great for potlucks, lunchboxes, or as a healthier treat to enjoy with coffee or tea.
Decoration Tips: For an extra chocolatey touch, sprinkle some more chocolate chips on top of the muffins before baking. You can also drizzle melted dark chocolate over the cooled muffins for a decadent finish.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup coconut oil (melted)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk of choice
- 2 large eggs
- Chocolate chips (for topping)
Method:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with coconut oil.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, melted coconut oil, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, milk, and eggs until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins tough.
- Scoop the batter: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Top with chocolate chips for extra chocolate flavor.
- Bake: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your rich and delicious double chocolate chip muffins, perfect for any time you need a chocolate fix!