These Gluten-Free Chocolate Muffins are scrumptious. They are also dairy-free, grain-free, and refined sugar-free making them Paleo-friendly as well.
You are going to love these Gluten-Free Chocolate Muffins.
Do you love grabbing a quick muffin for breakfast? My Paleo Chocolate Chip Muffins are super tasty and healthy.
If you're more of a blueberry muffin person you'll want to make my gluten-free blueberry muffins.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Muffins
These Gluten-Free Chocolate Muffins, which are also grain-free chocolate muffins, are gooey, soft, and moist -- all the things you want in a freshly baked muffin.
These paleo chocolate muffins are made with almond flour and a few other simple ingredients. One thing to note about using almond flour is that it is NOT a 1-to-1 for gluten-free flour.
It has a lot more protein and fat, and let starch, so it reacts differently in recipes.
It’s best stored in the refrigerator or freezer if you’re not going to use it up in a week or two. I talk about it more below in my tips for working with almond flour.
The almond flour is what gives these healthy chocolate muffins their amazing texture.
Can I use an egg replacer in these paleo chocolate muffins?
I haven’t tried using an egg replacer in this gluten-free chocolate muffin recipe because of the amount of eggs that it calls for.
I have had others comment on similar recipes that chia egg and flax egg worked well, but the almond flour muffins didn’t rise as much.
Their paleo chocolate muffins turned out to be more of a rich, fudgy brownie muffin.
You might like to check the Recipe For Gluten Free Brownies.
What can I use instead of maple syrup in paleo muffins?
You can use honey, agave, or a sugar-free syrup in this paleo chocolate muffin recipe in place of the maple syrup.
Just note that the flavor will be different. Maple syrup tends to be mild in flavor while still adding a touch of sweetness.
Working with Almond Flour
These are essentially almond flour chocolate muffins. One thing to note about using almond flour is that it is NOT a 1-to-1 for gluten-free flour.
It has a lot more protein and fat, and less starch, so it reacts differently in recipes.
It’s best stored in the refrigerator or freezer if you’re not going to use it up in a week or two.
Always bring Almond meal or flour to room temperature before baking almond flour muffins with it. If you use it cold, it’ll absorb more of the liquid and your batter will be thicker than it should be.
And remember, because it’s made from almonds, it can go rancid, so keep track of when you opened the bag otherwise your paleo chocolate muffins will taste funny.
Do you like simple, chocolatey muffins that are healthy too? Then you'll love these Paleo Chocolate Muffins. They don't get any simpler than this.
There's a video showing you how easy these gluten-free chocolate muffins are to make.
How to Make Gluten-Free Chocolate Muffins
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk almond flour, cocoa, salt, and baking soda.
- Continue to mix until no lumps remain.
- Add the oil, maple syrup, and eggs.
- Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Spoon batter evenly into your paper liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the center is set.
These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes only. Please see the printable recipe card below.
It takes me about 5 minutes to whip up the batter for these gluten-free chocolate muffins.
These paleo chocolate muffins are easy enough that you can make them fresh in the morning before you get your day started. For the full recipe and instructions see below.
I am happy to say these gluten-free chocolate muffins are bursting with chocolate flavors making everyone in my house mmm and yummm as we selfishly devoured them (no, seriously, we didn't share with anyone).
These grain-free chocolate muffins are fluffy, tender, and perfectly palate-pleasing.
They were insanely delicious fresh out of the oven and just as enjoyable reheated the next day. My girls don't tend to like muffins with almond flour in them and they were so fluffy they couldn't tell the difference. Shhh, don't tell them!
If my girls know these gluten-free chocolate muffins are actually healthy they may turn their little noses up at them. I'm going to keep it a secret until they are ready to learn to make them. Just in case.
My Paleo Chocolate Chip Muffins also make great, filling breakfasts and they both use the same base ingredients. There really is no excuse not to make one of these yummy, healthy muffins for breakfast.
To top it all off, all of these paleo muffins freeze well! I often make up extra batches and freeze them for busy weeks, camping, or traveling and they are still tender and delightful.
For more camping food ideas, check my Gluten Free Camping Food.
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This recipe is so easy to make and scrumptious that I used it as a base for my Paleo Chocolate Cupcakes. Check them out.
Stop back by and let me know what you thought of these Gluten-Free Chocolate Muffins!
Gluten-Free Chocolate Muffins
These Grain-Free, Gluten-Free Chocolate Muffins are scrumptious. They are also dairy-free and refined sugar-free making them Paleo friendly.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour (or almond meal)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup coconut oil (or oil of choice), melted and cooled
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup gluten-free, dairy-free dark chocolate baking morsel's
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a cupcake pan with 12 paper liners; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk almond flour, cocoa, salt, and baking soda.
- In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk coconut oil, maple syrup, and eggs.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Spoon batter evenly into your paper liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Make sure to spoon the almond flour into the measuring cup and then level it.
- Let almond flour come to room temperature before using.
- If the batter is thick, add 2 tablespoons of water and mix.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1 muffinAmount Per Serving: Calories: 334Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 234mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 4gSugar: 14gProtein: 8g
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Colleen
Any idea how many points these muffins are on Weight Watchers? Thanks!
Wendy Stoltz
Hi Coleen,
Apologies I do not know.