Coconut Chocolate Chip Muffins

These Coconut Chocolate Chip Muffins are a delightful blend of tropical coconut flavor and rich chocolate chips, perfect for a quick breakfast or a sweet snack. They are fluffy, moist, and completely dairy-free, making them a guilt-free treat for everyone to enjoy.

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 1 cup (120g)
• granulated sugar - 1/3 cup (67g)
• baking powder - 1 tsp (4g)
• baking soda - 1/2 tsp (2g)
• salt - 1/4 tsp (1g)
• coconut milk - 1/2 cup (120ml)
• coconut oil - 2 tbsp (30ml), melted
• vanilla extract - 1 tsp (5ml)
• shredded unsweetened coconut - 1/4 cup (20g)
• dairy-free chocolate chips - 1/4 cup (40g)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the coconut milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
5. Fold in the shredded coconut and dairy-free chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Coconut provides healthy fats that can support heart health.
• The use of dairy-free ingredients can aid those with lactose intolerance.

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