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Chocolate Almond Butter Swirl Muffins

Decadent Chocolate Almond Butter Swirl Muffins to Savor

Indulge in guilt-free Chocolate Almond Butter Swirl Muffins that are gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 4 large Bananas very ripe, can substitute with applesauce
  • 0.25 cup Coconut Oil melted, can substitute with melted butter
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract opt for pure for best taste
  • 1 cup Creamy Almond Butter divided, use half for batter and half for swirling
  • 0.5 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder for chocolate flavor
  • 0.33 cup Coconut Flour plus 1 tablespoon, ensures gluten-free structure
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda acts as leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt balances sweetness
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chunks can substitute with chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Fork
  • Sifter
  • Knife
  • ice cream scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tin with liners or coconut oil.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Mix in the melted coconut oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and half of the almond butter until combined.
  4. Sift in cocoa powder, coconut flour, baking soda, and sea salt, then gently fold in.
  5. Fold the chocolate chunks into the batter.
  6. Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  7. Dollop and swirl the remaining almond butter on top.
  8. Bake for 19 to 21 minutes, testing with a toothpick for doneness.
  9. Allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use ripe bananas for the best sweetness. Monitor baking to avoid overcooking.

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