Bake soft Vegan Chocolate Muffins at home today. Plus, they are rich, moist, and dairy-free. Also, this easy recipe is kid-friendly while staying indulgent and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup plant milk
- ⅓ cup neutral oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Meanwhile, line a muffin tray with liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Then, whisk well.
- In another bowl, combine plant milk, oil, and vanilla. Next, add wet ingredients to dry.
- Stir gently until just combined. However, avoid overmixing to keep muffins soft.
- Fold in chocolate chips. Then, divide batter evenly into muffin cups.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Finally, cool before serving.
Tips for Perfect Muffins
- Use room-temperature ingredients, so batter mixes evenly.
- Also, sift cocoa powder to avoid lumps.
- Slightly underbake, because muffins firm up while cooling.
- Store in an airtight container, while keeping them moist.
Variations
- Double Chocolate: Add extra chocolate chips, while keeping sweetness balanced.
- Orange Chocolate: Add orange zest, so flavor feels brighter.
- Whole Wheat: Use whole wheat pastry flour, but add 2 tbsp extra plant milk.
- Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend, and bake 2 minutes longer.
Health Benefits
- Cocoa provides antioxidants, so it supports heart health.
- Dairy-free and egg-free, therefore suitable for vegan diets.
- Baking at home reduces additives, while allowing sugar control.
- Plant-based fats help maintain lasting energy.
Nutrition Facts (Per Muffin, approx.)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
Kid-Friendly Version
- Reduce cocoa slightly, so flavor is milder.
- Use mini chocolate chips, because kids enjoy smaller bites.
- Bake mini muffins, while making portions fun.
- Serve with fruit or plant milk, so snacks feel balanced.
