Vegan Dark Chocolate Strawberry Muffins

Vegan Dark Chocolate Strawberry Muffins 🍓🍫

Indulge in these Vegan Dark Chocolate Strawberry Muffins, a delightful combination of rich dark chocolate and fresh strawberries. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, these muffins are sure to satisfy your cravings!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups flour 🌾
• 1/2 cup cane sugar (plus extra for topping) 🍬
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 🧂
• 2 teaspoons baking powder 🥄
• 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted 🥥
• 1 large banana, mashed 🍌
• 1/2 cup almond milk (room temperature) 🥛
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌼
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced 🍓
• 3/4 cup dark chocolate pieces 🍫

Instructions:

1️⃣ Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line 8 standard-size muffin cups with paper liners for big-topped muffins, or line 10 muffin cups for standard-size muffins. (For even baking, fill the remaining muffin cups with 1-2 tablespoons of water.)

2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cane sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

3️⃣ Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, mashed banana, room temperature almond milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth. If the mixture cools and the coconut oil solidifies, warm it in the microwave for a few seconds.

4️⃣ Combine Mixtures: Gently add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; be careful not to overmix. The muffin batter will be quite thick.

5️⃣ Fold in Strawberries and Chocolate: Gently fold in the sliced strawberries and dark chocolate pieces, saving a few for topping the muffins.

6️⃣ Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Top with the reserved chocolate pieces.

7️⃣ Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the tops brown too quickly, lower the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) for the remaining baking time.

8️⃣ Cool and Serve: Once baked, allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

These muffins are not only delicious but also vegan-friendly! Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or store them for a tasty treat later. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert! 🌟