Vegan Chocolate Muffins
Moist and tender vegan chocolate muffins made with rich cocoa powder and dairy-free ingredients, perfect for a plant-based breakfast or snack.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Total Time: 28 mins
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable oil (canola or melted coconut oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (90 g) vegan chocolate chips
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the almond milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined—do not overmix.
- Fold in the vegan chocolate chips gently.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra moisture, substitute half the oil with applesauce.
- Add ½ tsp espresso powder to the dry mix for intensified chocolate flavor.
- Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freeze baked muffins for up to 1 month; thaw at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: vegan chocolate muffins, dairy-free muffins, plant-based baking, vegan dessert