Chocolate Orange Muffins (sugar-free)

Chocolate orange muffins with chocolate chips and orange slices between them.

Julia Droulia

These chocolate orange muffins contain no processed sugar, with their sweetness coming solely from dates and chocolate chips. The batter takes just 15 minutes to prepare, making them a delicious treat for the whole family!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Resting Time 10

Total Time 45

Course Dessert, Snack

Suitable for 6+ months

Servings muffins

Calories 199 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

Cut the dates in half and add them to a bowl. Add ⅓ cup of boiling water and rest for 8–10 minutes.
Add the dates to a food processor with the water. Add the orange juice and blend until smooth.
Add the mixture to a bowl. Add the eggs, butter and orange zest. Mix to combine.
Add the flour and baking powder. Mix gently until it's incorporated.
Add the chocolate chips and combine.
Place the mixture in muffin cases, filling them to the top.
Bake for 20–25 minutes in a preheated oven to 350℉ / 180℃.

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Notes

I like to zest the orange first and then squeeze it to get the orange juice. One orange gives about a third cup of orange juice.
You could use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 113mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9g

Keyword blw muffins, chocolate muffins, healthy muffins, no sugar muffins, sugar-free muffins

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