Gluten and Dairy Free Double Chocolate Muffins
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These gluten and dairy free double chocolate muffins will have you looking forward to your next bite! They are moist, filling, and so chocolaty.
And do you sometimes find it nerve-racking to make gluten and dairy free substitutions in a new recipe? Please tell me I'm not the only one! I don't want to waste time on a recipe that flops, and gluten and dairy free alternatives aren't cheap.
You already know this.
I wonder two things when a recipe lists gluten and dairy free ingredients:
- How involved is the recipe? If it is a huge flop, how much time will I have
investedwasted? - And how much money will I have into this recipe if it fails?
Well, this double chocolate muffin recipe pushed my comfort zone. I was not only substituting the flour and adding xanthan gum. I was also using using a dairy free sour cream.
I felt my odds of this recipe turning out with substitutes was 50/50.
Typically those aren't the odds I bake with -- I'm more of a 70/30 kind of girl. So when I decided to take this double chocolate muffin on, I felt like a food daredevil. 50/50 was risky!
But guess what?!
They turned out more amazing than I had hoped -- ridiculously moist and rich in flavor, even with all the substitutions.
Just look at that texture -- rich, fudgy, and packed with chocolate chips.
In the end, I'm so glad I took the baking leap on this one. The odds weren't in its favor, but it turned out beautifully.
recipe tips
- Add 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum. if your gluten free flour blend doesn't already include it. I used Mama's Almond Flour Blend for this recipe.
- For the dairy free sour cream, I've only tested this recipe with WayFare.
- I used Enjoy Life mega chunk and mini morsels for the chocolate chips -- they're soy and nut free. I like to buy the 5 pound bag here since it saves money over time.
These muffins are a hit in our house -- so rich and moist that I only bake one batch at a time! They make the perfect breakfast, after-school snack, or bedtime treat (don't tell the kids I said that).
lastly
If you're in need of a new dinner recipe, check out this gluten and dairy free shepherd's pie. It's a family favorite with fresh ingredients and a mouthwatering hint of rosemary.
These muffins are a blessing in our home, and I hope in yours too! Follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest for more gluten and dairy free recipes.
Eat well and feel well!
Victoria
Ingredients
- ¾ c brown sugar
- ⅓ c oil or melted coconut oil
- 6 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoon hot water
- 2 eggs, room temperature if able
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ⅔ c gluten free flour
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum, if your GF flour has this then omit
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ c dairy free sour cream
- 1 ⅓ c dairy free chocolate chips, can mix mega and mini morsels
- optional: top with chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Line with muffin liners and set aside.
- In a large mix bowl combine the brown sugar and oil. Beat on high for 2 minutes.
- In small bowl, combine the cocoa and hot water. Whisk until it is smooth. Add this into the large bowl of sugar and oil. Beat for 1 minute. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, xantham gum, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually alternate adding in the dry ingredients and the dairy free sour cream to the large mixing bowl. Do not overmix.
- Add in 1 cup of dairy free chocolate chips to muffin mix and stir.
- Using a cookie or ice cream scoop fill each muffin liner. Sprinkle muffins with remaining chocolate chips. It's fun to use different sizes of morsels.
- Place in preheated oven for 18-20 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight container on the counter up to 3 days.
Nutritional Disclaimer
These Nutritional Facts are ESTIMATED. Your actual nutritional info with this recipe may vary depending on the brands you choose. “Eating Gluten and Dairy Free” is not a registered dietician or nutritionist. The provided nutritional info above is based on a generic calculator, if you want more accurate info, use your nutritional calculator of choice where you can choose brands and get more info that way.
This recipe was adapted from a similar traditional recipe found here, Life Made Simple Bakes.
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