Description
These almond flour chocolate chip muffins are a delicious treat, combining irresistible flavors with simple prep. Made with wholesome ingredients, they’re perfect for breakfast or snacks, offering a comforting option for those who love homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup maple sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/3 cup refined coconut oil or ghee, melted
- 1/3 cup almond milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups blanched almond flour
- 1/3 cup tapioca flour or arrowroot flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a 12-cup muffin pan with parchment liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple sugar, refined coconut oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add almond flour, tapioca or arrowroot flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the bowl, mixing until just combined.
- Allow the batter to thicken for 5 minutes by letting it sit.
- Coat 3/4 cup of chocolate chips with 1–2 teaspoons of tapioca or arrowroot flour and gently fold them into the batter.
- Fill the muffin liners almost to the top and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips over each muffin.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F and continue baking for 15–17 minutes until golden. A toothpick inserted should come out clean or with a few crumbs.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure eggs are at room temperature for the best texture.
Coating the chocolate chips in flour prevents them from sinking in the batter.
Check muffins for doneness a minute or two early to avoid overbaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg