Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup mashed avocado (about 1 medium)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with 5 paper liners to prepare for baking.
- Mix dry ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
- Mix wet ingredients. In a larger bowl, whisk the egg, mashed avocado, sugar, light brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and the sugar has dissolved completely.
- Finish and bake. Add the dry flour mixture and chocolate chips to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until everything is combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep muffins tender. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups and sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top of each muffin. Bake in the preheated oven for 24 to 26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Let the muffins cool in the pan on a wire rack before serving to lock in moisture and enhance texture.
Notes
- Do not overbake to ensure the muffins remain moist and fudgy.
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk for a dairy-free version.
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, add a tablespoon more cocoa powder or extra chocolate chips.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- Mashed avocado adds healthy fats and moisture, making these muffins a nutritious alternative to butter-based recipes.
- Prep Time: 6 minutes
- Cook Time: 26 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian