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Sugar Free Cocoa Muffins

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This is the tastiest recipe for Sugar Free Cocoa Muffins. This recipe can also be made gluten free or low carb as well as sugar free.
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Add the taste of chocolate to your muffins with this recipe for Sugar Free Cocoa Muffins.

I like that you do not have to add sugar in order to get that great taste of chocolate.
 

Sugar Free Cocoa Muffins

Sugar Free Cocoa Muffins

 
This is the cocoa muffin recipe that is a great idea for breakfast.

Having said that, you could really get away with eating this muffin at any time of the day if you wanted to.

 

This recipe reminds me of my recipe for 'Healthier Sugar Free Muffins'.

Both recipes are for a chocolate-like taste in a muffin. However, that recipe uses whole wheat flour as well as ingredient alternatives that this recipe does not offer.
 

This recipe is for anyone asking how do you make chocolate muffins from scratch.

Chocolate muffins, that is, that do not have sugar added to them.
This recipe calls for a sugar alternative instead.

To get that chocolate taste in this recipe we will use unsweetened cocoa powder.

Please make sure that you are using unsweetened cocoa powder and not a chocolate milk mix or similar product. Unsweetned cocoa powder is a sugar free and low carbohydrate ingredient.
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You may be wondering how to make muffins moist.

In my opinion, moist muffins are important as nobody that I know seems to like a muffin that is dry. One way to make moist muffins is to use ingredients that provide or hold on to moisture.

Just as important for making moist muffins if the technique that you use to make your muffins.

Possibly the biggest texture technique related issues in muffins has to do with overmixing the muffin batter. Overmixing the batter can cause the gluten to react more than you would like it to and this can result in a dry muffin that is not so appealing to the taste buds.

 

Here are some tips for making Sugar Free Cocoa Muffins

I just mentioned that overmixing your sugar free cocoa muffin batter should be avoided as it can make the texture of your muffins unappealing. Also, I mentioned that you should make sure that you are using unsweetened cocoa powder and not a chocolate milk mix or similar product.

Here are some more muffin making tips for you.

  1. For best results, I tell my readers to always use fresh ingredients for the best results. This is especially true of leavening agents such as baking soda.
  2. Resist the urge to fill the muffin cups more than ¾ full. Doing so can cause your muffins to bake over the edges of the cups and onto the pan, a pain to clean up.
  3. Make your muffins more impressive by using an extra large muffin pan or extra small or mini muffin pan.
  4. Also, please be careful to not overmix your muffins as overmixing will cause the gluten to overreact making your muffins tough among other problems that can ruin your muffins.
  5. Make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free flour instead of regular flour. Or, you can make this recipe low carb by using low carb Carbalose flour. Make this 'keto friendly' by using a keto friendly flour. Please check the packaging to assure whether or not you will need a binder such as an additional egg.
  6. This recipe calls for using one egg. For vegan replacements, this is aboug a quarter cup of mashed bananas, a quarter cup of unsweetened applesauce or a a quarter cup of blended silken tofu. You can find all kinds of egg replacers here.

 

Have you ever wondered what is the difference between a muffin and a cupcake?

I will say that I have seen or tasted bakery made muffins that have ingredients added which makes the muffins appear to be more like a cupcake. However, cupcakes usually contain more sugar and fat in them to make them more desirable as a dessert rather than a breakfast idea.
 

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  • Sugar Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins.
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  • No Bake Sugar Free Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cookies.

 

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Sugar Free Cocoa Muffins
Sugar Free Cocoa Muffins

The recipe for Sugar Free Cocoa Muffins

I mentioned earlier that mentioned that overmixing your sugar free cocoa muffin batter should be avoided as it can make the texture of your muffins unappealing. Also, I mentioned that you should make sure that you are using unsweetened cocoa powder and not a chocolate milk mix or similar product.
 

You can make this recipe gluten free!

Make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free flour instead of regular flour. Or, you can make this recipe low carb by using low carb Carbalose flour. Make this 'keto friendly' by using a keto friendly flour.
Please check the packaging to assure whether or not you will need a binder such as an additional egg.

Ingredients needed to make this recipe for Sugar Free Cocoa Muffins

 

  • All Purpose Flour- 2 cups. Make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free flour instead of regular flour. Or, you can make this recipe low carb by using low carb Carbalose flour. Make this 'keto friendly' by using a keto friendly flour.
    Please check the packaging to assure whether or not you will need a binder such as an additional egg.
  • Baking Soda- 1 teaspoon.
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder- ½ cup.
  • Sugar Alternative- ¾ Cup equivalent to sugar. Granular sugar alternative is suggested.
  • Vegetable oil- ½ cup.
  • Yogurt(plain or Greek) , Sour Cream or Whipping Cream- 1 cup
  • Milk- ½ cup plus 2 teaspoons. Using whole milk is preferred for the fat content.
  • Egg-1 whisked.
  • Vanilla Extract- 1 teaspoon.
  • Optional- sugar free/gluten free chocolate chips- ½ cup.

 

How to make Sugar Free Cocoa Muffins

 

  • Preheat your oven to 375 and prep your muffin pan for nonstick. You can use nonstick or muffin liners.
  • In a mixing bowl whisk or sift together the flour and the baking soda. Then use a whisk or fork to stir in the cocoa powder. Set this bowl aside.
  • Next, in a large mixing bowl beat together the sugar alternative with the oil. Then stir in the yogurt and the milk.
  • For the next step we wil ladd the flour and cocoa mixture from the first bowl to the large mixing bowl. Do this by adding half of the mix at a time and stirring gently between the additions. Then stir in the egg and the vanilla extract. Mix your batter until just blended- do not overmix.
  • If you are adding the optional chocolate chips you can simple fold them into the batter.
  • Fill the muffin cup about ⅔ full., Bake this for 25-30 minutes or until done. If you are using a toothpick to test these muffins, do so where there are no chocolate chips as melted chocolate may thus give a false positive toothpick as a result.
  • Allow these to cool in the pan.

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Sugar Free Cocoa Muffins
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Sugar Free Chocolate Muffins

This is the tastiest recipe for Sugar Free Cocoa Muffins. This recipe can also be made gluten free or low carb as well as sugar free.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Search Result: chocolate, cocoa, gluten free, keto, lemon muffins, low carb, sugar free
Servings: 12

Equipment

  • muffin tin

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Flour - see psot for alternatives
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • ¾ cup Splenda
  • ½ Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Yogurt - see post for alternatives
  • 8.66 tbsp milk - ½ cup plus 2 teaspoons.
  • 1 Egg -whisked
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375 and prep your muffin pan for nonstick. You can use nonstick or muffin liners.
    muffins pan cupcake nonstick liners-min
  • In a mixing bowl whisk or sift together the flour and the baking soda. Then use a whisk or fork to stir in the cocoa powder. Set this bowl aside.
    whisk
  • Next, in a large mixing bowl beat together the sugar alternative with the oil. Then stir in the yogurt and the milk.
    Whisking ingredients in bowl
  • For the next step we will add the flour and cocoa mixture from the first bowl to the large mixing bowl. Do this by adding half of the mix at a time and stirring gently between the additions. Then stir in the egg and the vanilla extract. Mix your batter until just blended- do not overmix.
    combining ingredients
  • If you are adding the optional chocolate chips you can simple fold them into the batter. Fill the muffin cup about ⅔ full., Bake this for 25-30 minutes or until done. If you are using a toothpick to test these muffins, do so where there are no chocolate chips as melted chocolate may thus give a false positive toothpick as a result. Allow these to cool in the pan.
    Sugar Free Cocoa Muffins

Recipe Notes

I mentioned earlier that mentioned that overmixing your sugar free cocoa muffin batter should be avoided as it can make the texture of your muffins unappealing. Also, I mentioned that you should make sure that you are using unsweetened cocoa powder and not a chocolate milk mix or similar product.
 
You can make this recipe gluten free!
Make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free flour instead of regular flour. Or, you can make this recipe low carb by using low carb Carbalose flour. Make this 'keto friendly' by using a keto friendly flour.
Please check the packaging to assure whether or not you will need a binder such as an additional egg.
*Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used.
- see post for alternatives
Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.
Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that the links on this website, and specifically on this post, that lead to other sites may be affiliate links.

Nutrition

Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg
Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!

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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.

This delicious and moist recipe for tasty Sugar Free Cocoa Muffins can be made gluten free or keto low carb as well.

Please see the recipe post for further details on this recipe.

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Sugar Free Cocoa Muffins

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Comments

  1. Jennifer Red

    April 3, 2016 at 2:37 pm

    this looks delicious, and with my love of chocolate sugar free is a good idea

  2. Jo-Ann Brightman

    April 3, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    I love trying sugar free recipes and I love chocolate. I shall try this recipe soon.

  3. Dotty J Boucher

    April 12, 2016 at 7:46 pm

    I will have to give this recipe a try, I never thought to make cupcakes or muffins with yogurt, something new to me but I am willing to try it for my health.

  4. Cheryl Everitt

    April 19, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    I have tried this recipe and it is super!

  5. Kathy

    June 16, 2017 at 8:31 am

    I am doing weight watchers and if I replace the 1/2 cup of oil with unsweetened applesauce I can change the "cost" of the muffins from 5 smart points each to only 3 smart points each. Do you think that would work OK in this recipe, or should I stick to the oil?

    • Ms Posh

      June 16, 2017 at 10:34 am

      It's worth a try although, it may not be as moist. I would still enjoy the taste with apple sauce 🙂

  6. Glenda

    August 8, 2017 at 6:56 am

    Does your recipes have a carb count. My husband is diabetic. We have had to cut out many of his favorites. He would love something that resembled a cake

    • SFD

      August 8, 2017 at 10:35 am

      Hi- Yummly provides a nutrition count here>https://www.yummly.com/#recipe/Sugar-Free-Chocolate-Muffins-2122844
      thanks

  7. Becky

    January 2, 2018 at 10:37 am

    I used white whole wheat flour and that may have been the reason for a thick batter. I added an extra 1/4 c yogurt and another egg. They turned out pretty good, despite the fact they are low carb with trivia sugar. I also used coconut oil. They stick to the cup cake papers, so maybe next time I'll spray with cooking spray. Sprinkled a little powdered sugar on top.

    • SFD

      January 2, 2018 at 12:19 pm

      That does sound good! Thanks for letting me know. I sometimes use parchment paper which seems to help prevent sticking.

  8. Carla

    March 21, 2018 at 5:49 pm

    What is Flour AP? Thanks

    • SFD

      March 22, 2018 at 10:01 am

      Hi!
      All Purpose.
      Thanks

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