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Healthy Chocolate Raspberry Muffins: Bake Mode Delights!

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Healthy Chocolate Raspberry Muffins

As February approaches, my heart always starts to flutter with thoughts of special treats and sharing love, especially with Valentine’s Day just around the corner. Like many of you, I’m often caught between wanting to indulge in something wonderfully sweet and staying true to my healthy eating goals. That familiar pang of guilt used to loom large, but I’ve found it’s entirely possible to have the best of both worlds!

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Enter my absolute favorite solution for those sweet cravings: these incredible **Healthy Chocolate Raspberry Muffins for Valentine’s Day**! They are truly a little burst of joy, proving that healthy doesn’t mean sacrificing an ounce of flavor or fun. Bursting with juicy, tart raspberries and rich, melt-in-your-mouth dark chocolate, these muffins are fluffy, moist, and utterly delicious. If you’re always on the lookout for a healthier, festive treat, you might also adore my Date-Sweetened Red Velvet Muffins – another guilt-free favorite from the archives!

I genuinely believe these muffins are the perfect way to treat yourself or a loved one this season without any regrets. They hit all the right notes – sweet, slightly tart, chocolatey, and wonderfully satisfying. For the full, detailed recipe and all the baking magic, you can find it right here, ready to bring joy to your kitchen: Healthy Chocolate Raspberry Muffins.

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Healthy Chocolate Raspberry Muffins: Bake Mode Delights!

Recipe by MayaCourse: BreakfastCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal

Wholesome and delightful, these Healthy Chocolate Raspberry Muffins are bursting with fresh raspberries and rich dark chocolate. Perfect for a healthier breakfast or a special treat!

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour

  • ½ cup rolled oats

  • ½ cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice/vinegar)

  • ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce

  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil (or vegetable oil)

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup fresh raspberries

  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips (60% or higher cacao)

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, applesauce, melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  • Gently fold in the fresh raspberries and dark chocolate chips.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

    • Berry Bliss: If you’re using frozen raspberries, don’t thaw them first! Just toss them directly into the batter to prevent them from bleeding too much color into your beautiful muffins. You might need an extra minute or two of bake time.
    • Sweet Swaps: You can easily adjust the sweetness to your liking. For a less sweet muffin, reduce the sugar by ¼ cup. For an even more indulgent treat, sprinkle a tablespoon of demerara sugar on top of each muffin before baking for a lovely crisp crust.
    • Storage Savvy: These muffins stay wonderfully fresh for 2-3 days at room temperature in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months. Just pop one in the microwave for 30-60 seconds when a craving hits!

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