Chocolate Power Muffins

If you’re looking for a sweet snack that packs a punch in nutrients, look no further than these Chocolate Power Muffins! They’re not only delicious but specially made to cater to those with dietary restrictions and nutritional needs. Low iron? egg allergy? vegan? dairy free? This healthy snack recipe is perfect for you and your family.

As a parent of a child with both an egg allergy and iron deficiency, I know the struggle of finding baked treats or even recipes that don’t involve eggs, and with these having the added nutrition is a bonus. My son loves these muffins, and I love that they’re packed with iron and contain only unrefined sugar. They’re a guilt-free indulgence that you can feel good about serving.

Nutritional Benefits

These muffins are a powerhouse of nutrition. Made with natural, unrefined sugar, they offer a healthier alternative to traditional sugary treats. The high iron content is particularly beneficial if you of course suffer with low iron, the spinach, molasses and dark chocolate that provide this will also provide all their other essential nutrients.

Perfect for Any Time of Day

Chocolate Power Muffins are a fantastic addition to your breakfast, a healthy snack, or even as a dessert. They’re rich, moist and satisfyingly sweet without the guilt. Plus, they’re super simple to make, so you can whip up a batch anytime you’re craving that nutritious healthy snack.

Get Baking!

Ready to give them a go? Checkout the recipe below and start baking your way to a delicious, more more healthy snack. Your taste buds and your body will thank you!

Chocolate Power Muffins

Indulge guilt free in these rich and healthy chocolate power muffins, packed with nutritional ingredients like molasses, spinach and dark chocolate. Perfect if you suffer from low iron, are vegan or have an egg allergy, and a perfect quick breakfast or energy boosting snack!

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Ingredients

  

• 1 cup Fresh Spinach Leaves
• 100 g Blackstrap Molasses
• 40 g Olive Oil
• 60 g Milk
• 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
• 180 g All-purpose Flour
• 25 g Cocoa Powder
• ½ tsp Baking Powder
• ½ tsp Baking Soda
• ½ tsp Fine Sea Salt
• ½ cup Dark Chocolate

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 180°C. Grease or line a muffin tin
• In a blender or food processor, combine the spinach, molasses, olive oil, milk, and vanilla extract.
• In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Add the wet ingredients from the blender into the bowl of dry ingredients, stirring until combined into a batter. Fold in some cut up pieces of dark chocolate here too.
• Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with the muffin batter.
• Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30-40 mins or until a toothpick/fork inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
• Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Tip: You can adjust the amount of molasses to your taste, making the muffins sweeter or more molasses-flavored as you prefer.

Tip: I made these muffins egg-free as my son in allergic (this is a great recipe for getting nutrients into your childs diet) so feel free to add an egg or even a mashed up banana for added texture and flavour!

Keyword Baking, double chocolate muffins, high fiber recipes, high iron recipes, home baking

These muffins offer a unique blend of flavors and a boost of iron from the spinach, molasses and dark chocolate. Enjoy these nutrient-packed muffins as a wholesome healthy snack or as an addition to your breakfast.

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