These moist and zingy muffins are wholegrain, low fat, low calorie, and vegan!

 

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes

Serving: 12 muffins

 

INGREDIENTS:

 

• Unsweetened almond milk (3/4 cup)

• Orange (1, medium, zested and juiced)

• Agave nectar  (3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon)

• Natural orange flavouring (1 teaspoon, optional)

• Wholegrain wheat flour (11/4 cup)

• Baking powder (1 teaspoon)

• Baking soda (1/2 teaspoon)

• Unsweetened cocoa powder (2 tablespoons)

• Dairy—free dark chocolate (50 g, coarsely chopped)

 

METHOD:

 

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a muffin pan with 12 liners. 

Step 2: Whisk the orange zest and juice, orange flavoring, agave nectar, and almond milk in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder.

Step 3: Gradually mix the wet ingredients with the dry until well combined. Add in the coarsely chopped chocolate. Pour the mixture evenly between the 12 liners.

Step 4: Bake until set on top, for about 20—25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

 

Nutritional information
Calories	108
Fat	2 g
Protein	2 g
Carbs	17g
Fiber	1 g