Search Recipe Classic No Added Sugar Sugar Free Guide About Contact
Muffin with no added sugar

Naturally Sweet Chocolate Muffins with Banana and Dates

A simple recipe for naturally sweet chocolate muffins with almond flour

Dark Chocolate
No Added Sugar
Easy

These soft chocolate muffins are naturally sweetened with ripe banana and Medjool dates. The small pieces of dark chocolate melt into the batter as they bake.

Naturally sweetened
Almond flour
No butter
No alcohol
Preparation Time 20 m
Cooking time on stove  
Cooking time in oven 35 m
Resting time 1 h
Storage time refrigerator 3-4 d
Storage time freezer  

Materials

Bowl Bowl
Cooling rack Cooling rack
Cutting board Cutting board
Hand mixer Hand mixer
Kitchen scale Scale
Knife Knife
Silicone molds Silicone mold
Silicone molds Paper baking cups
Spatula Spatula
Whisk Whisk

Ingredients

Muffins: 4

Muffins

  • dark chocolate - min 70% 50 g
  • unsweetened cocoa powder 15 g
  • almond flour 75 g
  • (soy) milk 50 ml
  • sunflower oil 15 ml
  • ripe banana 1 pc
  • large Medjool dates 2 pc
  • baking powder 1 ts
  • egg 1 pc
  • pinch of salt 1 pc

Directions

Muffins

Step 1 recipe

Preheat the oven

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a silicone mold with paper pastry cups.

Step 2 recipe

Blend the natural sweeteners

Place the banana and the pitted Medjool dates into a mixing bowl. Blend with a hand blender until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.

Step 3 recipe

Whisk in the egg

Add the egg to the banana-date mixture. Using a whisk, mix until the batter becomes light and slightly airy.

Step 4 recipe

Add the dry ingredients

Add the almond flour, baking powder, cocoa powder and a pinch of salt. Gently mix until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 5 recipe

Add the milk and oil

Pour in the soy milk and sunflower oil. Stir until the batter becomes smooth, glossy, and spoonable.

Step 6 recipe

Chop the chocolate

Roughly chop the dark chocolate into small chunks. Fold the chocolate pieces into the batter.

Chef's tip recipe'
Chef's Tip: Small uneven pieces create beautiful pockets of melted chocolate throughout the muffins.
Step 7 recipe

Prepare for baking

Divide the batter evenly, fill each baking cup about ¾ full to allow space for rising.

Chef's tip recipe'
Chef's Tip: Tap the silicone mold gently on the counter to settle the batter.
Step 8 recipe

Bake the muffins

Place the silicone mold in the preheated oven.

Time indicator recipename
Time: Bake for 35 minutes at 180°C.
See indicator
Look for: Insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin, they are ready when the toothpick comes out clean and dry.
Step 9 recipe

Cool the muffins

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool on a cooling rack for about 60 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to store chocolate muffins ?

Place the cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature. They stay soft and fresh for up to 4 days.

FAQ

Why are my chocolate muffins dense?

Dense muffins often come from over-mixing the batter. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.

FAQ

Reviews

Page 1 of 3

Related Recipes

Search All Recipes