Cherry Dark Chocolate Chip Muffins
These Cherry Dark Chocolate Chip Muffins are proof that healthy eating can be both fun and flavorful. Try them out and enjoy the magic of this delightful combination!
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 168kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour or spelt flour
- ½ cup coconut sugar or maple sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil (or applesauce for an oil-free option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup fresh or frozen cherries (chopped)
- ½ cup vegan dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with coconut oil.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix almond milk, coconut oil (or applesauce), vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, and unsweetened applesauce until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins fluffy.
- Fold in add-ins: Gently fold in the chopped cherries and dark chocolate chips.
- Portion the batter: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg