Description
These Chocolate Wheat Bran Muffins are deliciously wholesome, featuring rich cocoa and a touch of sweetness from maple syrup. Perfect for any meal or snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups organic whole wheat flour
- 1 cup wheat bran
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ to 1 teaspoon instant coffee (optional)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (+/-)
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup unsweetened plain plant milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon tahini (optional)
- 1 cup vegan mini chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and place the oven rack in the center position.
- Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and mix thoroughly by hand until everything is incorporated.
- Fold in ¾ cup of the mini chocolate chips, reserving the remaining ¼ cup for topping.
- Spoon the batter evenly into each muffin liner, filling them up to the top.
- If necessary, smooth the tops of the muffins with a warm, wet spoon.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top and press them down slightly into the batter.
- Let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes on the countertop.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 400°F for 7 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F for another 12 to 13 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Once baked, allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool for 30 to 45 minutes before enjoying them.
Notes
Store muffins at room temperature in an airtight container for freshness.
These muffins can also be frozen for longer storage—just thaw before enjoying.
Feel free to add nuts or other mix-ins to customize your muffins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg