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Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Muffins (Healthy, Easy)

caitlinbrae — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 19:29:40 +0000

Whole wheat chocolate chip muffins will become your new favorite healthy muffin recipe. They are made with white whole wheat flour and are full of chocolate chips!

Whole wheat chocolate chip muffins

Who doesn’t love a fluffy and moist chocolate chip muffin that tastes like dessert but is made with wholesome ingredients??

The key to these healthy, yet delicious whole wheat chocolate chip muffins are the ingredients, duh! Using enough fats and liquid like almond milk, greek yogurt, light olive oil and an egg, will make the muffins fluffy and moist. Using whole wheat flour and only 1/2 cup of sugar keeps these muffins on the healthier side.

I always love having healthy snacks on hand! And this healthy muffin recipe makes the perfect grab-and-go snack and the perfect snack for packing in lunchboxes. I typically keep my freezer stocked with at least one type of muffin! These are some of my favorite: Healthy Morning Glory Muffins and Healthy Banana Chocolate Muffins.

Ingredients in healthy chocolate chip muffins

I used ingredients that you probably already have on hand. These whole wheat chocolate chip muffins are made delicious with a few healthier ingredients.

White whole wheat flour has become one of my favorite baking flours. It is a true whole grain flour that is lighter in color and milder in flavor which makes it perfect for baking.

Adding baking soda puffs up these muffins.

Just a pinch of salt helps enhance all the flavors and ingredients in these healthy muffins.

One egg helps to bind all the ingredients together.

Almond milk adds moisture to these muffins. Feel free to use regular cows milk or oat milk if you prefer.

Greek yogurt helps keep these muffins moist. Plain greek yogurt works best!

Coconut sugar adds an all natural natural sweetness.

Light olive oil adds moisture and texture to these muffins.

Vanilla extract is always a must in baking. It enhances all the flavors!

Lastly, chocolate chips! Add anywhere from 1/2-1 cup of chocolate chips.

Why you’ll love these greek yogurt muffins

Firstly, these muffins are made with wholesome ingredients.

Whole wheat chocolate chip muffins are made in one bowl.

This healthy muffin recipe is so easy to make!

Also, they are made with greek yogurt for additional protein.

Additionally, try these oat flour muffins that are loaded with chocolate chips!

What makes these whole wheat chocolate chip muffins heathy?

I love creating recipes that are made healthier but don’t lack flavor! These healthy chocolate chip muffins are made with white whole wheat flour so they are loaded with whole grains, vitamins and minerals.

Another added bonus to this healthy muffin recipe is the greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is low in calorie, adds protein, but also helps keep these muffins moist.

Additionally, coconut sugar sweetens these muffins! This recipe uses just 1/2 cup of sugar. Coconut sugar is a great all natural, plant based sweetener. I buy this kind from Amazon!

How to store these greek yogurt muffins

Once the muffins have fully cooled, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Additionally, they can be stored in the freezer! Store the muffins in a freezer friendly container for up to 3 months. To defrost, simply let the muffins thaw at room temperature. Or defrost them in the microwave.

Greek yogurt muffin substitutes

These greek yogurt chocolate chip muffins are definitely versatile! So feel free to use the substitutions below.

Substitute white sugar or brown sugar for the coconut sugar.

Use white flour instead of white whole wheat flour.

Instead of greek yogurt you can use sour cream.

Lastly, you can omit the chocolate chips and add any mix ins you prefer! For example: nuts, raisins, or white chocolate.

Other healthy muffin recipes by Brae’s Bites

If you love this healthy chocolate chip muffin recipe, definitely give these muffins below a try!

Did you make these healthy chocolate chip muffins?

These healthy chocolate chip muffins are definitely one of my favorites. I hope you love them as much as I do!

If you make this recipe, I would really appreciate a rating and a review.

You can also find me on Instagram and Pinterest for some more recipe inspiration!

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Muffins (Healthy, Easy)

Whole wheat chocolate chip muffins will become your new favorite healthy muffin recipe. They are made with white whole wheat flour and full of chocolate chips!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword greek yogurt chocolate chip muffins, greek yogurt muffins, Healthy Muffin Recipe, whole wheat chocolate chip muffins, whole wheat chocolate muffins

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 18

Servings

Calories 186kcal

Ingredients

1 ½ cup white whole wheat flour
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 egg
½ cup almond milk
½ cup plain greek yogurt
½ cup coconut sugar
⅓ cup light oil light olive oil, butter, or coconut oil melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. And grease a muffin pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl whisk the egg, almond milk, greek yogurt, coconut sugar, oil, and vanilla. Whisk until fully combined.
Fold in the dry flour ingredients: flour, baking soda and salt into the wet ingredients just until combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin pan. (Optional, but recommended, top each muffin with extra chocolate chips.)
Bake at 250 for 18-22 minutes. Enjoy!

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Cranberry White Chocolate Muffins (Gluten Free)

caitlinbrae — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 08:10:00 +0000

Cranberry white chocolate muffins are studded with dried cranberries and white chocolate with a hint of orange citrus! They are made from finely ground oat flour and almond flour making them gluten free.

Cranberry White Chocolate Muffins

These oat flour muffins will make your house smell absolutely delicious. Between the orange zest, the sweet cranberries and the creamy white chocolate, you seriously can’t go wrong. They have moist and tender middles with slightly crispy tops.

In my opinion, muffins are always a good choice. They are easy to make, they make a great grab an go snack, the list really goes on!

Definitely give these muffins a try, you won’t be disappointed!

Why you’ll love these cranberry white chocolate muffins

Firstly, these oat flour muffins are gluten free!

Secondly, they are loaded with dried cranberries, white chocolate and orange zest.

These oat muffins make the perfect grab and go breakfast!

This recipe is very easy to make.

Also, these cranberry white chocolate muffins are freezer friendly.

Additionally, try these oat flour chocolate chip muffins for another muffin recipe idea!

Ingredients needed for cranberry orange oat muffins

The below ingredients are used to make these oat flour muffins.

Oat flour and almond flour are the two main flours used in this recipe. I buy both on Amazon!

Baking soda and baking powder will help puff up these muffins

Eggs help to bind everything together

Almond milk (or milk of choice) will add moisture

Butter (or coconut oil) is the baking fat used

Coconut sugar (or pure white sugar) adds an all natural sweetness.

Vanilla extract helps enhance the flavor

Orange juice and orange zest create a citrus flavor

Lastly, dried cranberries and white chocolate chips add flavor and texture

Gluten free flour (Oat Flour and Almond Flour)

Oat flour and almond flour are the two main flours used in this recipe! I love using the combination of these flours while baking. They always result in nicely textured, fluffy and moist baked goods.

Sometimes it’s hard to find large bags of both of these flours, so I always buy them on Amazon!

I love this oat flour because it is very finely ground. It isn’t grainy.
And I love this almond flour because it is blanched which is made from almonds without their skins. It is also very finely ground which results in nicely textured baked goods.

How to make these oat flour muffins

These homemade oat flour muffins are so easy to make! Here is a quick overview on how to make these muffins.

Firstly, preheat your oven. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a muffin tin with cookie spray.

Secondly, combine the dry ingredients. In a medium bowl add the oat flour, almond flour, baking soda and baking powder.

Next, whisk the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, butter, coconut sugar, vanilla, orange juice, orange zest.

Now combine together. Pour the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients and fold until fully combined. Now fold in the cranberries and white chocolate.

Lastly, bake for 23-25 minutes. Bake the muffins until fully cooked through.

How to enjoy these oat muffins

My favorite way to enjoy these muffins is with a hot cup of coffee during breakfast.

They can also be enjoyed as an afternoon snack! They are perfect to grab and go if you’re on the run.

Additionally, they can be enjoyed for dessert! Warm one up in the microwave and serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Other muffin recipes you should make!

If you’re looking for more muffin recipes, certainly try some of my other recipes below!

Oat Flour Chocolate Chip Muffins

Healthy Morning Glory Muffins

Cinnamon Crumble Muffins

Best Ever Paleo Chocolate Muffins

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Did you make these oat flour muffins?

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Cranberry White Chocolate Muffins (Gluten Free)

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword citrus muffin, cranberry white chocolate muffins, Oat flour muffins, orange cranberry muffins

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 22

Servings

Calories 295kcal

Ingredients

2 cups oat flour finely ground
1 cup almond flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
2 eggs room temperature
⅔ cup almond milk room temperature
⅔ cup coconut sugar
½ cup butter OR coconut oil melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp fresh orange juice
Zest from one orange
1 cup dried cranberries
½ cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat your oven. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a muffin tin with cookie spray.
Combine the dry ingredients. In a medium bowl add the oat flour, almond flour, baking soda and baking powder.
Whisk the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, butter, coconut sugar, vanilla, orange juice, orange zest.
Combine together. Pour the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients and fold until fully combined. Now fold in the cranberries and white chocolate.
Bake for 23-25 minutes. Bake the muffins until fully cooked through.

Nutrition

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The Best Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffins (Gluten Free)

caitlinbrae — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:48:49 +0000

Healthy chocolate chip muffins are hands down my favorite muffin recipe. They are moist, soft and fluffy and are loaded with chocolate chips. These are made from a mixture of oat flour and almond flour.

Why you’ll love these healthy chocolate chip muffins

Firstly, they are gluten free.

Healthy chocolate chip muffins make the perfect breakfast or afternoon snack.

These healthy muffins are soft, fluffy and moist.

They are made with wholesome ingredients.

These oat flour muffins are freezer friendly.

Additionally, try these healthy banana chocolate muffins!

Ingredients needed to make healthy chocolate chip muffins

You will need the below ingredients to make these healthy chocolate chip muffins:

Oat flour and almond flour will be used as the main flour ingredients.

Baking soda and baking powder are the leavening agents used.

Eggs will help bind everything together.

Almond milk will add moisture.

Coconut oil is the baking fat used in this recipe.

Coconut sugar and maple syrup add an all natural sweetness.

Apple cider vinegar helps to react with the leavening agents.

The vanilla extract adds a nice enhanced flavor these muffins.

Finally, chocolate chips! These dairy free chocolate chips are my favorite.

How to make these oat flour muffins

These oat flour muffins are super easy to make! I have outlined the steps below.

Firstly, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease your muffin pan with cooking spray.

Secondly, add your dry ingredients to a medium bowl: oat flour, almond flour, baking soda and baking powder.

Thirdly, whisk together all the wet ingredients: eggs, almond milk, coconut oil, coconut sugar, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla.

Now fold in the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients. The batter will be runny and thats ok!

Scoop the batter into your muffin pan and top each muffin with chocolate chips.

Bake muffins for 23-25 minutes.

Finally, let the muffins cool slightly and enjoy!

What makes these muffins healthy?

These muffins are made with oat flour and almond flour.

Oat flour is a nice whole grain and gluten free flour. Oats are a great source of fiber and whole grains.

In addition, almond flour is also a great gluten free and paleo flour. It pairs nicely with oat flour to create perfectly fluffy baked goods! Almond flour is loaded with healthy fats and antioxidants.

Coconut oil is the baking fat used. Refined coconut oil is neutral in taste and smell and replaces oils like vegetable oil and canola oil. Feel free to use butter instead as it is lower in saturated fat.

Lastly, both maple syrup and coconut sugar are used to sweeten up these muffins. They are both all natural and non processed sweeteners!

How to store these oat flour muffins

Once the muffins have fully cooled, store them in an air tight container on the counter for 3 days or in the fridge for 7 days.

Additionally, you can store the muffins in the freezer for up to 3 months.

I personally love storing my muffins in the freezer! They last much longer and can easily be defrosted in the microwave.

Other healthy muffin recipes you’ll love

If you love this oat flour recipe, definitely try some of my other favorite recipes below.

Healthy Morning Glory Muffins

Healthy Banana Chocolate Muffins

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Cinnamon Crumble Muffins

Best Ever Paleo Chocolate Muffins

Did you make these healthy chocolate chip muffins?

These healthy chocolate chip muffins are definitely one of my favorites. I hope you love them as much as I do!

If you make this recipe, I would really appreciate a rating and a review.

You can also find me on Instagram and Pinterest for some more recipe inspiration!

The Best Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffins (Gluten Free)

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword almond flour chocolate chip muffins, gluten free chocolate chip muffins, healthy chocolate chip muffins, oat flour chocolate chip muffins, the best chocolate chip muffin recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Servings

Calories 220kcal

Ingredients

2 cups finely ground oat flour
1 cup almond flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
2 eggs room temperature
⅔ cup almond milk room temperature, microwave for 10 seconds if needed
½ cup coconut oil OR butter melted and cooled
⅓ cup coconut sugar
⅓ cup maple syrup
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease your muffin pan with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl add your dry ingredients: oat flour, almond flour, baking soda and baking powder. Mix together and set aside.
In a large bowl whisk together all the wet ingredients: eggs, almond milk, coconut oil, coconut sugar, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
Now fold in the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix until fully combined. The batter will be thin and runny. Thats ok!
Using a 1/3 measuring cup or a spoon, scoop the batter into your muffin pan. Top each muffin with chocolate chips. I usually add about 8-10 to each muffin.
Bake muffins for 23-25 minutes until fully cooked through.
Let the muffins cool slightly before removing them from the pan. Enjoy!

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