Description
Delicious and moist Chocolate Avocado Muffins that combine rich cocoa flavor with healthy avocado for a fudgy texture. These muffins are a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert, offering a chocolatey indulgence with a twist of nutrition.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup mashed avocado (about 1 medium)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste
Add-ins
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus more for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with 5 paper liners to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and chocolate flavor.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a larger bowl, whisk the egg, mashed avocado, sugar, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla paste until smooth and the sugar is fully dissolved, creating a creamy base for the muffins.
- Add Dry Ingredients and Chocolate Chips: Add the dry flour mixture and the chocolate chips to the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spoon until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
- Fill Muffin Pan: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin liners. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top of each muffin for extra chocolatey goodness.
- Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 24 to 26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Avoid overbaking to keep the muffins moist and fudgy.
- Cool Muffins: Remove the muffin pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool before serving, allowing the muffins to set perfectly.
Notes
- Ensure not to overbake to maintain moist, fudgy texture.
- Use ripe avocado for best flavor and creaminess.
- Adding extra chocolate chips on top enhances the chocolate experience.
- Muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerated for up to a week.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk.
