My Paleo Chocolate Muffins are easy and so moist. My 13 year old insisted we create this recipe. He has made it so many times the recipe was covered with smudges, cocoa powder, and love.
These decadent, moist muffins are tender and delicious – a far cry from some of the dense Paleo muffins out there. We make muffins almost every weekend – usually a double batch that we then freeze and put in lunches the rest of the week.
We love the gluten-free, dairy-free white chocolate chips from Enjoy Life Foods. If you want a paleo chocolate chip option, I recommend Hu hunks. I haven’t seen yet a white chocolate Paleo option.
Our family prefers it with the mint extract, but it tastes delicious with vanilla as well. See the recipe notes for a nut-free option!
Chocolate Paleo Muffin
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup tapioca or arrowroot flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup light tasting olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or mint extract
- 1/3 cup dairy-free chocolate chips white or semi-sweet
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup almond milk with 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice. Set aside while you combine other ingredients. This creates a faux "buttermilk" that really makes a difference in the texture, don't skip it!
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients (almond flour through salt).
- Add the oil, vanilla, syrup, egg, and almond milk mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until well combined. Then gently stir in chocolate chips.
- Prepare your muffin tin with 12 muffin wrappers or spray with cooking oil to prevent sticking. Divide batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, until the tops of the muffins bounce back when touched.
- Cool on cooling rack for 5 minutes, then enjoy. Stay good on the counter for 3-4 days, in the fridge for 1 1/2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
- You can sub honey for maple syrup
- You can use another non-dairy milk for the almond milk.
Nutrition
I think these are better than the simple mills box mix. I like them with pepper and vanilla! Going to try adding some espresso powder the next time I bake them!
I love hearing that! 😍 Adding espresso powder sounds like it’s going to take them to the next level. Thank you so much for leaving a review and sharing your tweaks — I really appreciate it! 💛
can I do a flax egg to make them vegan?
Great question. However, I haven’t tried it so I unfortunately can’t weigh in on how that would turn out. If you try it, let me know!
My kids love these. I make them so much that I have the recipe memorized! They are perfect exactly as written, but I’ve also done several variations when I’ve run out of things.
-Honey for maple syrup (they aren’t quite as soft)
-Avocado oil vs coconut oil (you don’t have to worry about the cold ingredients firming it up)
-Left out lemon (different texture but still yummy)
-Left out chocolate chips (great when you have a baby without enough teeth!)
These make a great addition to breakfast, a great snack, and a healthy dessert! I’ve shared with friends and they immediately ask for the recipe 🙂
Oh my gosh, love it so much that you have it memorized?! That’s awesome! And I love hearing what variations you have made and enjoyed. And I love that others have been asking for the recipe – YAY! Thank you so much for the review.
Made these for my daughter who is newly dairy-free and she loved them! Her transition has been a little sad; the smile on her face when she tried these was a great way to start my day! Making a triple batch this afternoon to store for easy school snacks.
That transition can be hard as you build a new vocabulary of foods you love. I’m so happy these were ones she enjoyed! I’m rooting for you both from afar as you navigate the transition. Thank you for the review!
Has anyone tried making these with liquid allulose?
I have not but posting this comment to encourage anyone who has to weigh in!
Made these tonight and my boys (husband and two teenagers) are devouring them! Six gone in a few minutes – before they’ve even cooled off. One of the boys said he can’t tell that they’re paleo. Well done Autumn!
I’m so thrilled these were a family hit! YAY! Thank you for the review.
Eating one of these now and they are delicious! Thank you for sharing 😊
Woot woot! I’m so glad you enjoyed these, thank you!