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Clean Eating Chocolate Coconut Muffins

Moist, chocolatey muffins made with oats, coconut, and natural sweeteners for a cleaner treat.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • 3 tablespoons unrefined coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup coconut palm sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips for gluten-free use Enjoy Life brand
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  • Add the rolled oats, coconut oil, applesauce, cocoa powder, coconut palm sugar, vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, cream of tartar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and hot water to a high-powered blender or food processor.
  • Blend until the oats are ground and the batter is smooth and well combined.
  • Stir the chocolate chips into the batter by hand.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the 12 liners and sprinkle the tops with coconut flakes.
  • Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and cool completely before serving.

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • 12 cupcake liners
  • high-powered blender or food processor
  • Mixing Spoon

Notes

  • Line the muffin pan for easy removal.
  • Use gluten-free chocolate chips if needed.
  • Cool completely before storing or serving.