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Healthier Gluten-free Vegan Double Chocolate Muffins (Top 8 free, too!)

January 3, 2019 by Megan Lavin 24 Comments

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vegan and gluten-free double chocolate muffins

Chocolate muffins, sprinkled with additional chocolate chips that are so incredibly moist thanks to a healthy, secret ingredient: applesauce. Not to mention these are wheat, dairy, egg, soy, peanut and tree nut free, making them gluten-free, vegan and top-8-free!

As a food blogger, I’m torn.  I want to share healthy meals with you to help you keep your New Year’s resolutions.  And, for some of us–these aren’t New Year’s resolutions, but health mandates that require we give up certain ingredients (lookin’ at you, EOE).

Yet, my heart is also screaming “IT’S ALMOST VALENTINE’S DAY–GIVE THEM CHOCOLATE!!”  (And, by subsequently giving you guys chocolate, I get to eat chocolate too.  It’s a win-win.)

That’s why this recipe is perfectly timed.  It’s a healthy version of the sinful double chocolate muffins, but without the top eight allergens, gluten and it uses health-i-fied (is that a word?) ingredients like applesauce, agave and coconut oil.

I’m thinking of remaking these for Valentine’s morning, because what better way to show someone you love them, than by starting their day off with chocolate?  But, also making it healthy, showing them you want them around for a loooong time.

Satisfy your January/responsible side with this recipe as well as indulge your February/sweet side.

gluten free dairy free double chocolate muffins

 

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Double Chocolate Muffins (GF, DF, Egg, Soy, Peanut/Tree nut Free, Top 8 Free, Vegan) copyrighted by Allergy Awesomeness

Healthier Gluten-free Vegan Double Chocolate Muffins (Top 8 free, too!)

Yield: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Chocolate muffins, sprinkled with additional chocolate chips that are so incredibly moist thanks to a healthy, secret ingredient: applesauce.

Ingredients

  • 3 tsp Ener-G egg replacer
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar (sub honey if not vegan)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup rice milk (original or vanilla will work) + 4 Tablespoons
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 and 1/3 cups gluten free flour (I recommend my recipe
  • 1/3 cup dairy-free semisweet chocolate chips + more for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line 12 muffins with paper liners, or lightly grease.
  2. Stir applesauce, coconut oil, maple syrup/agave/honey, brown sugar, baking soda, salt.
  3. Stir in the rice milk and whisk once more.
  4. Add cocoa powder, egg replacer and flours and stir with a spoon or spatula until just combined, being careful not to over-mix. If the batter appears too thick, add a touch more rice milk. But it should be quite thick and NOT pourable – rather, scoopable.
  5. Lastly, stir in chocolate chips. Then divide batter evenly between muffin tins (should be enough for between 11-12) and then sprinkle with a few more chocolate chips on top (optional but recommended).
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, or it springs back when you lightly touch it. Let cool for a few minutes in the pan, remove from tins and let cool on a cooling rack. Will keep covered for several days.
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Category: Breakfast

healthy gluten-free vegan double chocolate muffins

Adapted from: Minimalist Baker

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Gluten-free Vegan Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Soy Free, Top 8 Free, Vegan Tagged With: Dairy Free, Egg Free, EOE Recipe, Fish Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Peanut Free, Soy Free, Top 8 Free, Vegan, Wheat Free

About Megan Lavin

Hi! I'm Megan, a mom to four kids, two with multiple food allergies & one with EOE. I'm a published cookbook author that constantly tweaks recipes to make them allergy friendly--it's an addiction. I share every recipe & tip with you, to help you eat like you did before food allergies & dietary restrictions. You can still be awesome, even with food allergies!

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Comments

  1. April N Lin

    July 16, 2020 at 1:46 PM

    What else could I add if not applesauce?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Megan Lavin

      July 17, 2020 at 5:53 PM

      I’d try another fruit puree like pear. Good luck.

      Reply
  2. Cherilyn

    September 1, 2019 at 11:05 AM

    Do you recommend refined or unrefined coconut oil?

    Reply
    • allergyawesomeness@gmail.com

      September 1, 2019 at 12:50 PM

      It’s really a personal preference. I prefer refined because I don’t like the taste of coconut. But both are fine to use in my recipes. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Sangita

    August 20, 2019 at 1:57 PM

    Hi! Can I replace coconut oil with olive oil or canola oil in gluten free double chocolate muffin receipe

    Reply
    • allergyawesomeness@gmail.com

      August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

      Hi! Thanks for commenting. I’ve never personally tried either of those other oils, so I can’t speak from experience, but if I were you, I’d try the canola oil. Would love to hear how they turn out! Happy baking.

      Reply
  4. Olive

    August 7, 2019 at 12:01 AM

    Hello! I would like to ask how to substitute xanthan gum and Ener G egg replacer please. I can eat eggs fiy. Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • allergyawesomeness@gmail.com

      August 9, 2019 at 12:04 PM

      Hi! Thanks for stopping by. I’m not sure what you mean by substitute xanthan gum? Do you mean you cannot have it? If you can use regular flour, you just omit xanthan gum. If you cannot have it, I’ve heard guar gum is a good substitute. If you can have eggs, the formula for replacing Ener-G egg replacer is 1 and 1/2 tsp of ener-g egg replacer plus 2 tablespoons of liquid equals one egg. Good luck!

      Reply
  5. Lisa M

    November 14, 2016 at 7:32 AM

    Hi! At what point do you add in the egg replacer? With the flours? Thank you! Love your recipes!

    Reply
    • allergyawesomeness@gmail.com

      November 14, 2016 at 12:47 PM

      Hi Lisa! Thanks for stopping by! I apologize the directions weren’t clearer. I’m glad you said something to help future readers. I’ve updated it. Yes, I added it with the flours since it’s another dry ingredient. I hope you enjoy them. So happy you like my recipes! 🙂

      Reply
      • Lisa M

        November 21, 2016 at 12:20 PM

        Great thanks! My three year old loves these!!!

        Reply
        • allergyawesomeness@gmail.com

          November 21, 2016 at 3:46 PM

          Yeah, so glad to hear it Lisa! Thanks for letting me know! 🙂

          Reply
  6. Elle @ Only Taste Matters

    January 12, 2016 at 10:31 PM

    These look so delicious! Perfect for Valentine’s Day!

    Reply
    • allergyawesomeness@gmail.com

      January 13, 2016 at 10:23 AM

      Thanks! Yes, I definitely wouldn’t be mad if I was given these for Vday! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog

    January 11, 2016 at 8:02 PM

    These muffins look amazing, I can’t believe they’re top 8 free!

    Reply
    • allergyawesomeness@gmail.com

      January 12, 2016 at 12:35 PM

      Thanks Sharon! Yes, you could definitely fool people with this recipe 🙂

      Reply
  8. Gluten Free With Emily

    January 11, 2016 at 10:20 AM

    These look so beyond amazing!! OMG!!

    Reply
    • allergyawesomeness@gmail.com

      January 11, 2016 at 10:34 AM

      Thanks Emily!! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    January 11, 2016 at 10:12 AM

    Double chocolate, double yum!!!

    Reply
    • allergyawesomeness@gmail.com

      January 11, 2016 at 10:34 AM

      My thoughts exactly 🙂

      Reply
  10. Melissa @ Treats With a Twist

    January 11, 2016 at 10:10 AM

    What a perfect Valentine’s gift to share!!

    Reply
    • allergyawesomeness@gmail.com

      January 11, 2016 at 10:34 AM

      Thanks! Yes, this would be a great gift…if I could part with them 🙂

      Reply

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