Name: Mini Chocolate Muffins (Paleo, Vegan)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cassava flour, lightly packed (80g); 1/4 cup cocoa powder (25g); 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/3 cup almond butter; 3 Tbsp maple syrup; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2/3 cup almond milk

These Mini Chocolate Muffins are Paleo and Vegan friendly. They're made with cassava flour, cocoa powder and almond butter for a delicious, egg free and dairy free miniature treat. In addition, they're kid approved! Great for a healthy breakfast treat, afternoon snack or healthy dessert.

Introducing these irresistible mini muffins today! I say irresistible because try eating just one...not possible 😉

And, if you're a die hard chocolate lover (like me) then these muffins are just what you need to satisfy any chocolate cravings! These egg-less chocolate muffins are:

Paleo
Vegan
gluten and grain free
dairy free
egg free
oil free
easy to make

Even better, they can be made nut free! Simply substitute the almond butter for a seed butter like sunbutter.

Ingredients in Paleo + Vegan Mini Chocolate Muffins

I've been trying to create more egg-free Paleo recipes, since it's been a common request. And, although not always easy, I love the challenge!

So, what's in these muffins? They contain the following:

cassava flour
cocoa powder
baking soda
salt
almond butter
maple syrup
vanilla extract
almond milk

Ingredient Substitutions

First off, cassava flour is a must in this recipe. No other flours have been tested. I love using cassava flour because it is a healthy, grain free, Paleo and vegan flour that is great for baked goods.

To make this recipe nut free, simply substitute the almond butter and almond milk for a seed butter/milk. For instance, sunflower seed butter will work well in place of the almond butter and coconut milk will be a great alternative for almond milk.

I used pure, organic maple syrup in this recipe. Date syrup would be another great option. However, if you want a sugar free chocolate muffin, then swap it with a sweetener like Lakanto Maple Flavored Syrup.

How to Make Mini Chocolate Muffins

To make these muffins, you'll need:

large mixing bowl
spatula
necessary ingredients
miniature muffin pan

I recommend using a mini silicone muffin pan. Otherwise, you'll need muffin liners.

The batter is made in one bowl; simply mix together the dry ingredients, then add in the wet ingredients. Pour the batter into a mini muffin pan and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 15-17 minutes. Then, cool the muffins in the pan to room temperature.

A few things to note... This recipe will make anywhere from 12-15 miniature muffins. It depends on how much batter you want to add to each muffin slot. I made just 12, as I wanted muffins with a large muffin top.

Also, be sure to let the muffins cool to room temperature in the baking pan. When they come out of the oven, they should be slightly under-baked. They will continue to set in the pan.

These muffins should be stored in the fridge, where they will keep up to one week.

More Cassava Flour Muffin Recipes

For more Paleo muffin recipes using cassava flour, check these out: