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Decadent Double Chocolate Espresso Muffins

These double chocolate espresso muffins are rich with chocolatey goodness and a bold espresso kick for the perfect fusion of flavors for the ultimate treat.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 muffins
Author: Allie Petersen

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 flax egg 1 tablespoon ground flax meal + 3 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup non-dairy milk unsweetened
  • ⅓ cup strongly brewed coffee or espresso
  • 1 stick melted vegan butter unsalted
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional if your non-dairy milk has vanilla added to it
  • ½ cup chopped dark chocolate chunks or dark chocolate chips + more for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F. In a large mixing bowl whisk together dry ingredients
    1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup cocoa powder, ½ cup white sugar, ¾ teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • In a separate bowl whisk together wet ingredients.
    1 flax egg, 1 cup non-dairy milk, ⅓ cup strongly brewed coffee or espresso, 1 stick melted vegan butter, ¼ cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until combined. Fold in chocolate chips or chocolate chunks.
    ½ cup chopped dark chocolate chunks or dark chocolate chips
  • Grease your muffin tin using cooking spray (make sure to get muffin pan cavities so it doesn't stick!) OR use paper liners. Pour chocolate espresso muffin batter into pan filling it about ½ way. Sprinkle more chocolate chips on tops of muffin batter (if desired). Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean.
  • Let them cool for 1 minute before removing from the pan and letting cool on a wire rack.

Notes

Tips
    • Top a warm chocolate espresso muffins with some butter or peanut butter. It's HEAVEN on Earth! Serve with a cup of tea or coffee for an extra caffeine boost.
    • Use a strong espresso or coffee to maximize the coffee flavor in the muffins and create the most velvety smooth muffin.
    • Add some crunch. Try out other fun muffin add-ins: nuts, different flavored chocolate chips, peanut butter, and more
    • A fresh warm muffin is BEST. Enjoy these muffins within 1-2 days of baking when they are the freshest!
 
Storage
Let muffins cool before storing. If storing at room temperature, place in in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days.
You can store these muffins in the fridge for up to 5-7 days, but beware they may dry out more quickly.
To freeze these muffins, place in a freezer safe bag or wrap individually and place in an airtight container for up to 3 months.