Healthy Maven
Ring in the holidays with these healthy chocolate gingerbread muffins that are moist, packed-full of flavor and healthy ingredients! They’re full of rich chocolately flavors plus a spicy gingerbread kick.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking powder and salt.
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Warm up the applesauce in the microwave for 30 seconds or on the stovetop until warm but not hot! Stir in the baking soda. The mixture should foam. I know this seems strange but it helps the muffins stay moist.
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In a separate bowl, combine the applesauce mixture, coconut oil, maple syrup, molasses, dairy-free milk and the egg. Stir until well combined. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
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Scoop the batter into a muffin tin prepped with coconut oil or lined with muffin liners. Fill about ¾ of the way full. Bake at 350ºF for 15-18 minutes. The muffins are ready when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.