Nutty Mint Chocolate Muffins {GF, Low Cal, Vegan}

Nutty 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! Gluten Free + Vegan + Low Calorie!

Muffins!

It's Monday & I've got Mint Chocolate Muffins for ya. 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 Mint Chocolate Muffins!

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Nutty Mint Chocolate Muffins {GF, Low Cal, Vegan}

Megan Olson

Nutty Mint Chocolate Muffins! Bursting with rich dark cocoa, mint flavor & crunchy hazelnuts, these vegan muffins make mouthwatering mini desserts. A healthy way to satisfy a sweet tooth! Gluten Free + Vegan + Low Calorie!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Snacks

Cuisine American

Servings 10 muffins

Calories 160 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 1 cup Gluten Free 1 to 1 baking flour
• ▢ 2 tablespoons Gluten Free 1 to 1 baking 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
• ▢ 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 optional, dairy free
• ▢ 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

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 23.4gProtein: 1.5gFat: 7.6gSaturated Fat: 1.7gSodium: 95.5mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 7.2g

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About Megan

Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.