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Chocolate Chip Tigernut Flour Muffins Recipe

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 9 muffins
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Delicious and allergy-friendly Chocolate Chip Tigernut Flour Muffins are a perfect gluten-free, paleo, and dairy-free breakfast treat. Made with naturally sweet tigernut flour and dairy-free chocolate chips, these muffins offer a moist texture with a hint of cinnamon and the sweetness of maple syrup, making them an ideal healthy snack or breakfast option.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups tigernut flour
  • 1/4 cup tapioca flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil (melted)
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup almond milk (or other non-dairy milk)

Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup mini dairy-free chocolate chips


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with 9 paper liners to prepare for baking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together tigernut flour, tapioca flour, baking soda, sea salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly. Then whisk in the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond milk until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
  4. Blend wet and dry mixtures: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and gently stir until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the muffins dense.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips: Carefully fold the mini dairy-free chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring even distribution without overworking the mix.
  6. Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the 9 lined muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full for proper rising.
  7. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with just a few crumbs attached.
  8. Cool muffins: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring the right texture and preventing sogginess.

Notes

  • Tigernut flour is naturally sweet and nut-free, making these muffins suitable for allergy-friendly diets.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For longer storage, freeze the muffins and thaw as needed.
  • Use non-dairy chocolate chips to keep the recipe dairy-free.
  • You can substitute almond milk with any other plant-based milk.