Vegan Flour-less Chocolate Muffins are rich and chocolatey. Also, they are baked without flour. So, you can enjoy them without guilt.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups rolled oats (or almond flour for nut version)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup mashed ripe bananas or applesauce
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or date syrup
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil or neutral oil
- ½ cup plant milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional: ¼ cup dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Meanwhile, line a muffin tray with liners.
- Blend oats into a fine flour if using whole oats. Then, transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Add cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Next, whisk until combined.
- In another bowl, mix bananas, maple syrup, oil, plant milk, and vanilla. Afterward, pour wet ingredients into dry.
- Stir gently until smooth. However, avoid overmixing to keep muffins soft.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using. Then, divide batter evenly into muffin cups.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until set. Finally, cool slightly before serving.
Tips for Best Results
- Use ripe bananas, so the muffins stay naturally sweet.
- Also, sift cocoa powder to avoid lumps.
- Let muffins cool fully, because flour-less muffins firm up as they rest.
- Store in an airtight container, while keeping them moist for days.
Variations
- Peanut Butter Chocolate: Swirl in natural peanut butter for richness.
- Double Chocolate: Add extra chocolate chips, while keeping sugar moderate.
- Nut-Free Option: Use oats instead of almond flour, so it’s school-safe.
- Protein Boost: Add 1–2 tbsp plant protein powder, but reduce oats slightly.
Health Benefits
- Flour-less baking reduces refined grains, so digestion is easier.
- Cocoa is rich in antioxidants, while supporting heart health.
- Naturally dairy-free and egg-free, therefore suitable for vegan diets.
- Lower added sugar helps maintain steady energy levels.
Nutrition Facts (Per Muffin, approx.)
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
Kid-Friendly Version
- Reduce cocoa slightly, so the flavor is milder.
- Add mini dairy-free chocolate chips, because kids love them.
- Bake in mini muffin trays, while making portions more fun.
- Serve with fruit or plant yogurt, so snacks stay balanced.
