Ingredients
- 300 g (10.5 oz) pitted Medjool dates (about 17 large dates)
- ¾ cup warm water
- ¾ cup warm almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
- ⅓ cup mild olive oil (or melted coconut oil or canola oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (or white spelt or whole wheat flour)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup coconut sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra chocolate pockets)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper liners. Lightly grease them.
- Remove pits from dates and weigh 300 grams.
- Combine warm water and almond milk in a jug. If using a regular blender, soak dates in this liquid for 10 minutes.
- Blend dates, warm liquid, and oil in a high-speed blender until smooth and creamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and coconut sugar.
- Pour blended date mixture into the dry ingredients. Add vanilla extract and stir until just combined. Add milk if batter is too thick.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Top with extra chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely (about 2 hours).
Notes
- Use warm orange juice instead of water for a chocolate-orange twist.
- Try different plant-based milks like soy or oat for variety.
- Add chopped nuts for crunch or shredded coconut for texture.
- To make mini muffins, bake for 18–22 minutes and yield about 36.
- For gluten-free, use a reliable gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
