Fudgy Vegan Double Chocolate Beet Muffins
Fudgy, vegan double chocolate muffins with a secret healthy ingredient: puréed beets! Healthy, easy to make, and satisfies a serious chocolate craving.
Foto: Minimalist Baker — Minimalist Baker
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp flaxseed meal ((to make flax eggs))
- 5 Tbsp water ((to make flax eggs))
- 1 cup beet purée ((or sub butternut squash, applesauce, or another hearty fruit purée))
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar ((sub honey if not vegan))
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1.5 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or vegan butter ((such as Earth Balance))
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/3 cups whole-wheat pastry flour ((or unbleached all-purpose))
- 1/3 cup dairy-free semisweet chocolate chips ((plus more for topping))
Steps
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See this recipe for instructions on roasting a beet. Otherwise, you could sub another fruit purée, such as butternut squash or applesauce.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C) and line 12 muffins with paper liners, or lightly grease (as original recipe is written // adjust number of muffins if altering batch size).
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Prepare flax eggs in a large mixing bowl by mixing flaxseed meal and water and let rest for 5 minutes.
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Add beet purée, melted oil, maple syrup or agave, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and whisk for 45 seconds.
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Stir in the almond milk and whisk once more.
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Add cocoa powder 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 almond milk. But it should be quite thick and NOT pourable – rather, scoopable.
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Lastly, stir in chocolate chips. Then divide batter evenly between muffin tins (should be enough for between 11-12 as original recipe is written) and sprinkle with a few more chocolate chips (optional but recommended).
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Bake for 17-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 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. Freezer for longer-term storage.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (25% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| flaxseed meal | 2 tbsp | - | - |
| water | 5 tbsp | - | - |
| beet purée | 1 cup | - | - |
| maple syrup or agave nectar | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| brown sugar | 0.3333333333333333 cup | - | - |
| sea salt | 0.25 tsp | - | - |
| baking soda | 1.5 tsp | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 600 |
| melted coconut oil or vegan butter | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| unsweetened almond milk | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| unsweetened cocoa powder | 0.5 cup | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 9.480 |
| whole-wheat pastry flour | 0.3333333333333333 cups | - | - |
| dairy-free semisweet chocolate chips | 0.3333333333333333 cup | Rp 5.000/100ml | Rp 3.950 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region

















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