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Healthy Mint Chocolate Muffins! Bursting with rich dark cocoa, mint flavor and crunchy hazelnuts, these vegan muffins make mouthwatering mini desserts. A healthy way to satisfy a sweet tooth!
It’s Monday and I’ve got Mint Chocolate Muffins for you. Muffin Monday! Oh yes, bringing back an oldie but favorite I used to do here every week.
Pretty sure you’re not gonna complain about getting these Mint Chocolate Muffins, a mouthwatering dessert-like muffin in your face today ‘cuz these decadent gems are packed with whole grains, no refined oil or sugar, mint-y fresh flavors and crunchy hazelnuts. So many good tastes and flavors going on here I can hardly handle it.
Now before you tell me you don’t like mint, hear me out. Mint is amazing for those with digestive issues. It soothes the stomach, promotes healthy digestion, alleviates headaches, clears respiratory congestion and all around relaxing. One of my favorite herbs!
In fact, I drink peppermint tea every night before bed. It calms me down from the crazy of the day ‘cuz anxiety is always a thing for me. That anxiety causes my stomach to do flip flops. Mint is phenomenal for easing those things for me. A habit I’ve had for years that won’t be stopping anytime soon.
That said, mint can be overpowering to some palates which is why I only use a tiny-tiny amount. When paired with the proper foods, mint is much less overwhelming.
So what’s that perfect pairing?
Mint and hazelnut of course! They’re meant to be together. I remember the first time I brought these muffins to the office, my co-workers were blown away. One of them told me how much he hated mint, but with the hazelnuts he said it was perfection.
The flavors bounce off one another in your mouth like a food parade shooting candy in the sky. So while the mint is optional, it’s highly recommended. Give the mint a chance, and maybe someone will love you for that minty fresh breath. Haha…
Now let’s make healthy mint chocolate muffins!
Healthy Mint Chocolate Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup Gluten Free 1 to 1 baking flour, or regular oat flour
- 2 tablespoons Gluten Free 1 to 1 baking flour, or regular oat flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder, unsweetend
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, or milk of choice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/8 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon mint extract, optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips, or dairy free chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons hazelnuts, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare a muffin pan with muffin liners or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine milk, oil, salt, sugar, apple cider vinegar, mint and vanilla extract. Stir until sugar is blended well.
- In a smaller bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda and baking powder. Then slowly incorporate into the liquid mixture stirring to combine.
- Fold optional hazelnuts and mint chips into the batter.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared muffin tin, dividing it evenly among 10 muffin cavities.
- Bake at 350 F for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick can be removed.
- Remove from oven, cool in the pan 3-4 minutes then transfer to a wire baking rack to cool.
- Drizzle the tops with melted chocolate if desired.
Notes
- My Amazon shop has more products similar to those used for this recipe and that I recommend to my nutrition clients.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Mixed and chocolate. One of the best foodie combos ever. Looks delicious Megan.
Definitely! Thanks Jill!
Ooh chocolate and mint in a muffin sounds amazing! And I totally agree that mint is so nice for the digestive system; I love to drink peppermint tea to calm stomach problems.
If you love mint, then these muffins are for you girl! I sure can’t get enough of it.
Oh my goodness, look at that chocolate drizzle! It’s like art!
I’m always in favor of new ways to enjoy a healthy twist on chocolate. These muffins are calling my name!
I must admit, I felt a little Picasso-esk making these. lol
Chocolate + mint = perfect pairing. Chocolate + Hazelnut = perfect pairing….. I mean hello Nutella lovers of the world! Putting all this together, genius ! Looks pretty darn amazing!
Oh yes, these are like Nutella. Didn’t even think of that. Thanks Patrick!
YESSSS to these hazelnuts!!!! They are way underrated!
I know, they needed some love!
I LOVE MINT! My hubby likes peppermint but not mint, very specific ha ha I bet your co-workers were obsessed with all the treats you used to bring!
That is VERY specific. I’m not sure I’d know the difference?
True story: Alex hates mint mixed with anything, so he hates mint chocolate. HIS LOSS
Some people either love it, or hate it.