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Gluten Free Double Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Walnut Muffins

These muffins are perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert, and the combination of rich chocolate, crunchy walnuts, and sweet chocolate chips is sure to be a hit with everyone, whether they follow a gluten-free diet or not.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 8 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Servings 12 muffins

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • muffin tin
  • paper liners
  • whisk
  • oven
  • wire cooling rack
  • spatula
  • muffin scoop (optional)
  • sifter (optional)
  • nut chopper (optional)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (Make sure it's 1:1 flour)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk dairy or non-dairy
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  • In another bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Gently fold in the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, serve and enjoy these delicious gluten-free chocolate, walnut, and chocolate chip muffins!

Notes

Prep Time Varies: 15-20 Minutes
Cook Time Varies: 18-20 Minutes
 
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