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Sugar Free Cocoa Muffins Recipe

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Delicious and moist sugar free cocoa muffins that are perfect for those seeking a healthier treat without sacrificing flavor. This recipe offers flexibility to be made gluten free, low carb, or keto friendly by swapping the type of flour used. Enjoy rich chocolate muffins sweetened with a sugar alternative, ideal for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour (or gluten free/low carb/keto friendly alternative flour)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

Wet Ingredients

  • ¾ cup Granular Sugar Alternative (equivalent to sugar)
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Yogurt (plain or Greek), Sour Cream, or Whipping Cream
  • ½ cup plus 2 teaspoons Milk (preferably whole milk)
  • 1 Egg (whisked)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Optional

  • ½ cup Sugar Free/Gluten Free Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your muffin pan by greasing it or lining with muffin liners.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk or sift together the flour and baking soda. Then stir in the cocoa powder thoroughly. Set aside this bowl.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sugar alternative and vegetable oil until combined. Stir in the yogurt and milk until evenly mixed.
  4. Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Add half of the flour and cocoa mixture into the wet ingredients bowl and gently stir. Add the remaining half and stir gently again. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
  5. Add Egg and Vanilla: Stir in the whisked egg and vanilla extract until just blended.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips (Optional): If using, gently fold the sugar free chocolate chips into the batter.
  7. Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the muffin where there are no chocolate chips to avoid false positives from melted chocolate.
  9. Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan before removing and serving.

Notes

  • Avoid overmixing the batter as it can result in dense or tough muffins.
  • Use only unsweetened cocoa powder; do not substitute with chocolate milk mix or similar products.
  • You can substitute the all-purpose flour with gluten free flour, low carb Carbalose flour, or keto friendly flour; check if additional binder like an egg is needed depending on the flour.
  • Ensure your sugar alternative is suitable for baking and can handle heat.
  • Test muffins for doneness away from chocolate chips to prevent misleading results from melted chocolate.
  • Check nutritional labels on substitutions to stay within your dietary needs.

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