The recipe for these vegan muffins evolved from a favorite vegan coconut banana bread. I removed the grated coconut, added coarsely chopped bittersweet chocolate, and baked the batter as muffins, finishing each with a sprinkle of unrefined cane sugar for an extra-crisp, irresistible top.
The result is a batch of muffins with an astonishingly satisfying texture: moist, tender, and studded with chocolate. The flavors are bold and comforting, while the method is straightforward, making this an ideal bake when time and energy are limited but hunger is strong.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Makes 12 muffins.
Ingredients
- 130 grams (1 cup) all-purpose flour
- 130 grams (1 cup) rice flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 150 grams (3/4 cup) unrefined cane sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for topping
- 150 grams (5 1/3 ounces) good-quality bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
- 3 very ripe bananas (about 350 grams or 3/4 pound without the skin), thawed if frozen
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) vegetable oil
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons homemade vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 12-muffin tray with liners or lightly grease the wells.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together both flours, baking soda, salt, 150 grams (3/4 cup) sugar, and the chopped chocolate. Mix until evenly distributed and set aside.
- In another bowl, mash the bananas and stir in the vegetable oil, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and cider vinegar until smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently until the batter is uniform and there are no visible streaks of flour. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup roughly three-quarters full. Sprinkle each top with the tablespoon of sugar for a crisp finish.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and have a slight crust. Transfer to a rack and let cool before serving.
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