These decadent muffins combine the rich, indulgent flavors of chocolate and orange marmalade, creating a treat that’s almost too good to be true. Perfect for breakfast or a special afternoon snack.
Chocolate Orange Marmalade Muffins
These decadent muffins combine the rich, indulgent flavors of chocolate and orange marmalade, creating a treat that’s almost too good to be true. Perfect for breakfast or a special afternoon snack.
Equipment
- Muffin tin, Paper liners, Medium-size bowl, Large-size bowl, Whisk, Spoon, Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup 213 g all-fruit orange marmalade
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup 84 g agave nectar
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml canola oil
- ½ cup 120 ml plain almond or other nondairy milk
- 1 cup 120 g whole wheat pastry flour
- ¼ cup 20 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon 8 g cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ cup 88 g nondairy semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
- Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, vanilla extract, agave nectar, canola oil, and almond milk until smooth.
- In a large-size bowl, sift together the whole wheat pastry flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool completely on a cooling rack before serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
Serve with a dollop of whipped coconut cream or a drizzle of orange glaze for a more indulgent treat.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a light sparkling wine such as Prosecco or a sweet dessert wine like Moscato to complement the chocolate-orange combination.
Nutrition values
Calories: 210 kcal | Carbohydrates: 37 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 7 g | Sugar: 18 g