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Chewy Moist Vegan Chocolate Muffins

Published: May 19, 2023 · Modified: Nov 8, 2024 by Janelle Hama *This post may contain affiliate links. Disclosure

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Have you ever had a chewy moist muffin? Brace yourself for a mouthwatering experience. With their rich, chocolatey flavor, chewy exteriors and moist texture, these vegan chocolate muffins are a must-try for chocolate lovers.

several chocolate muffins with choc chips sitting on a black wire rack

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • These vegan chocolate muffins are bursting with intense chocolate flavor, making each bite a decadently delicious experience.
  • They aren’t your typical type of muffin, they feature a chewy exterior and a seriously moist interior. 
  • Zero crumbliness, making them perfect to eat on the move.
  • Super easy to make, with simple instructions and readily available ingredients, this recipe is a breeze to prepare, even for novice bakers.
  • Dietary friendly: vegan, refined sugar-free, corn free.
a stack of chocolate muffins with one torn in half showing the insides

Ingredients You'll Need

maple syrup, oil, flour, cocao, choc chips, milk, salt, vanilla, baking powder laid out in bowls

The complete list of ingredients with measurements, can be found in the full recipe card below.

All-purpose flour, provides structure and texture to the muffins.

Baking powder, helps these egg-free muffins rise and become fluffy. I like to use aluminum-free baking powder .

100% Pure cacao powder, achieves a rich chocolate goodness from pure chocolate. I use this in my gluten free dairy free brownies. You can find it in the health or baking sections of your local supermarket or purchase 100% raw organic cacao here.

Dairy-free chocolate chips become melty pockets of chocolate that take this treat to another level. You can use your favorite brand of vegan chocolate chips.

Salt will enhance the overall sweetness.

Neutral oil creates a moist and tender texture.

Maple syrup is my natural sweetener of choice, the amount used helps create a chewy exterior.

Vanilla extract elevates the chocolate flavors.

Unsweetened dairy-free milk provides moisture, feel free to use your preferred type of milk, like this cashew milk recipe.

How to Make Vegan Chocolate Muffins

Oven instructions and prepare a muffin pan. Preheat a fan-forced oven to 180°C (356°F) and grease your 12-cup muffin pan(s) with some neutral oil. I used a muffin pan with cups that measure 7cm x 3cm / 3in x 1in.

Whisk the wet ingredients in a large mixing bowl, until well combined.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Sift the flour, cacao, salt and baking powder over the wet mixture.

Gently fold all the ingredients together until just combined. Avoid over-mixing, as it may result in dense muffins. Then fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips.

Fill your muffin pan. Evenly distribute the batter into the muffin cups. Add 3-4 vegan choc chips on top of each muffin. A total of 16 muffins will be made.

Baking instructions. Bake the muffins for approximately 27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tray for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature. 

Pro Tips

The muffin batter is runnier than usual, more like cake batter.

I always recommend measuring ingredients when baking. If you are using the cup measuring method, be sure to fluff, scoop, tap and level.

brown batter in a glass bowl
batter in a 12 cup muffin tray
12 baked brown muffins in a muffin tray

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy a muffin warm from the oven with a dollop of vegan vanilla ice cream on top.

Pair a muffin with a cup of dalgona foam coffee for a delightful morning treat.

Transform your muffin into an indulgent dessert by drizzling it with a homemade chocolate ganache and a sprinkle of chopped nuts.

Savor a muffin alongside a steaming cup of herbal tea for an afternoon pick-me-up.

Pack a muffin as a delicious on-the-go snack for work, school, or outdoor adventures.

a black wire rack filled with brown chocolate muffins

More Vegan Muffins

You might also enjoy these vegan coconut banana muffins or these gf banana pumpkin muffins, otherwise check out these sweet vegan gluten free carrot banana muffins.

Otherwise, if you're looking for more chocolate-flavored delights, try this vegan lazy cake by Vegan Bil Araby.

Did you make this? I'd love to know! Leave me a comment below with a ★★★★★ star rating or tag @plantbasedfolk on social media.

Recipe

several chocolate muffins with choc chips sitting on a black wire rack

Chewy Moist Vegan Chocolate Muffins

Have you ever had a chewy moist muffin? Brace yourself for a mouthwatering experience. With their rich, chocolatey flavor, chewy exteriors and moist texture, these vegan chocolate muffins are a must-try for chocolate lovers. Say goodbye to the chocolate muffins you’re accustomed to.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Any
Diet: Vegan
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 27 minutes minutes
Total Time: 37 minutes minutes
Servings: 16 muffins
Author: Janelle Hama

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 100 ml Neutral oil
  • 320 ml Dairy free milk
  • 320 ml Maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 300 g All purpose flour
  • 2½ teaspoon Baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 77 g Cacao powder 100% pure cocoa powder
  • 180 g Dairy free chocolate chips
Metric - US Customary
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Instructions

  • Preheat a fan-forced oven to 180°C (356°F) and grease your 12-cup muffin pan(s) with some neutral oil. I used a muffin pan with cups that measure 7cm x 3cm / 3in x 1in
  • Whisk the wet ingredients in a large mixing bowl, until well combined
  • Sift the all purpose flour, baking powder, salt and cacao powder over the wet mixture. Gently fold the dry ingredients with the wet until just combined and then fold the dairy free chocolate chips Avoid over-mixing, as it may result in a dense muffin
  • Evenly distribute the batter into the muffin cups. Add 3-4 vegan choc chips on top of each muffin. Bake the muffins for approximately 27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tray for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.

Notes

I always recommend measuring ingredients when baking, if you are using cup measurements rather than metric, use the fluff, scoop, tap and level method.
The batter is more like cake batter, it is runnier than muffin batter.
 
You might also like these eggless chocolate chip muffins.
 

Equipment

Muffin Tray
1 Muffin Tray
Bowl
1 Bowl

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 3mg

N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.


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  1. Erica

    July 20, 2023 at 3:18 am

    5 stars
    These reminded me so much of those Otis Spunkmeyer muffins that I used to love getting from vending machines in college. They're perfectly chocolatey and they freeze wonderfully!

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  2. Sue

    June 24, 2023 at 4:40 am

    5 stars
    These are delicious and so chocolate-y! Everyone was floored when I said they were vegan. My new go-to for chocolate muffins!

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  3. Anne

    May 29, 2023 at 8:54 am

    5 stars
    They came out super chewy and moist, just as promised. The chocolate flavor is rich and satisfying - you'd never guess they're vegan.

    Reply

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