Chocolate Olive Oil Muffins (Gluten Free, Paleo)

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These chocolate olive oil muffins are moist and tender with a rich dark chocolate flavor. They're made with almond flour, cocoa powder and olive oil and sweetened with coconut sugar. These muffins are gluten free, dairy free and paleo friendly.

If you're looking for a rich, decadent chocolate muffin with a bold chocolate flavor, then you've come to the right place. These olive oil chocolate muffins are moist and tender with a rich chocolate taste that any chocolate lover will enjoy!

I've made these muffins countless times for my family and they gobble up the entire batch in one sitting.

These chocolate olive oil muffins are made with almond flour, cocoa powder and olive oil and sweetened with coconut sugar. The batter is whisked together in a mixing bowl and bakes in less than 25 minutes.

Why You'll Love these Chocolate Muffins

gluten free and grain free - made with almond flour
paleo friendly - these muffins contain simple, wholesome ingredients you a feel good about
dairy free - made with olive oil and almond milk instead of butter and milk
easy to make - the batter is mixed by hand and then poured into a lined muffin tin and baked in the oven

Holding a chocolate muffin with a bite out of it.

Ingredients

The full recipe for these chocolate olive oil muffins can be found in the recipe card below, but here's an overview of the ingredients you'll need:

blanched almond flour - to keep these muffins gluten free and grain free, I used blanched almond flour.
cocoa powder - I recommend a Dutch processed cocoa powder
tapioca starch - used for texture purposes
coconut sugar - to sweeten the muffins. This can be replaced with any other granulated sugar or sweetener.
baking powder - for the rise. I like to make my own paleo baking powder, but any brand will work.
baking soda - for the rise
salt - enhances the flavors
eggs - to bind the ingredients and give the muffins structure. I have not tested an egg free version.
almond milk - any type of milk will work for this recipe, but I used an unsweetened almond milk.
olive oil - since these are olive oil muffins!
vanilla extract - for flavor

Ingredients needed to make gluten free chocolate olive oil muffins.

How to Make Chocolate Muffins with Olive Oil

You'll need two mixing bowls, a whisk and a lined muffin pan, plus the necessary ingredients to make these paleo chocolate muffins. Here are the steps:

First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.

Combined dry ingredients and combined wet ingredients.

Combine the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet in another.

Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and whisk until smooth.

Pour the batter into your lined muffin tin, filling each slot about ¾ full.

Place in the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 20-22 minutes.

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them rest for 5-10 minutes in the muffin tin, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack.

Tips and Tricks

sift the cocoa powder - cocoa powder has a tenancy to clump, so sifting it helps remove the clumps and better batter consistency
fill the muffin slots ¾ full - this will ensure rounded muffin tops.
check the muffins after 20 minutes - the muffins only need 20-22 minutes to bake. Bake time will vary slightly depending on many factors such as oven temperature and the material of your muffin tin.

Storage

Place leftover muffins in an airtight container and store in the fridge up to 10 days.

FAQ

What type of olive oil is best for these muffins?

I used an organic, extra virgin, cold pressed olive oil for these muffins, but any type of olive oil will work.

Can these chocolate muffins be made egg free?

I don't recommend an egg substitute for these muffins. The eggs give them structure and help bind the ingredients.

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