These Jumbo-sized Easy Vegan Double Chocolate Muffins are the perfect grab-n-go breakfast or snack full of superfood cacao goodness. Packed with rich + decadent chocolate flavor and a nice crunch from organic cacao nibs, these muffins are the perfect naturally sweetened indulge. Literally made in under 30 minutes and completely dairy-free + vegan.
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They’re super easy to make. Perfect as a meal substitute for breakfast, dessert, or a healthy snack. Loaded with delicious chocolate-y flavor—PLUS, little crunchy nibs! Not too sweet, but perfectly sweet! NATURALLY sweetened! Super fluffy and melt-in-your-mouth in every little bite.
Navitas Organics has so many great options when it comes to eating healthy and this powder is just ONE of the amazing flavors available. In case you aren’t too familiar, Navitas Organics has an array of options which include Cacao, Goji Berries, Maca Powder, Superfood blends, Turmeric, Chia Seeds, Mulberry Berries, and so much!
In addition, they have Latte mixes, Powder Boosts, Power Snacks, and more.
Always mix your wet and dry ingredients separately. Once well mixed, you then add both together. This avoids your batter from being overworked.
NEVER Over-mix! Always mix batter until just combined.
It's best to use a liner for your muffins, but if not, ALWAYS generously grease/butter your pan.
ALWAYS add things like fruit, nuts, chocolate chips, etc. LAST + only fold them in.
FILL EACH MUFFIN CAVITY! Unlike cupcakes where filling them ¾ full is key, always fill your muffin cavities to the very tops to ensure that your muffins are nice and full.
While these muffins looks so decadent, soft, + moist, whipping them together is literally SO EASY! I love using Navitas Organics’ Organic Cacao Powder especially when I am baking. Not only is it super easy to incorporate, but I love that it’s made from unroasted, non-alkalized, Fairtrade Certified cacao beans and is so nutrient-rich. Let’s not forget about their Cacao Nibs which are the most delicious little crumbles of whole cacao beans that I’ve ever tasted.
Made with basic ingredients, these muffins are easily put together:
OK, so can we talk about Cacao for a sec? Did you know that Cacao AND Cocoa are the same thing?
I know. Insane. I was totally confused about this for a long time and honestly assumed that once was healthier than the other. However, it’s come to be determined that they are just used interchangeably.
Chocolate is actually made from Cacao beans (or seeds). It’s said that companies who use the term ‘Cacao’ are referring to the beans, pods, or ground up version of the beans. However, the term Cocoa is often referred to as the powdered version of it all (which is formed after the fat is pressed out of the bean).
However, be mindful that since Cocoa has the fat removed for it to be powder-like, it does make Cacao a greater option in terms of health benefits.
Cacao has a host of health benefits which include: antioxidant properties, heart-protective and anti-cancer properties, contains iron and tryptophan (which is an amino acid that helps the body make serotonin—a relaxing chemical).
So of course, it’s always best to go with a brand of Cacao that contains those nutrients and are premium to ensure that your body actually receives all of those boosters. Navitas Organics’ version of Cacao not only does that, but it’s so delicious as well! You can always purchase it on their site or through a large retailer like Amazon.
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