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    Home » Bread » Muffins

    Double Chocolate Chip Muffins (Paleo, Gluten Free, Grain Free)

    April 12, 2019 Updated: July 7, 2021 by Lisa Wells / 11 Comments

    These double chocolate chip muffins are truly decadent. You won't believe they're paleo, gluten-free, grain-free and dairy-free.

    Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins

    These double chocolate chip muffins are packed with chocolate flavor. It's like eating chocolate chocolate chip cupcakes for breakfast. Or a slightly less sweet dessert. Either way, they will satisfy your chocolate craving and always disappear quickly.

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    Double chocolate chip muffins

    The almond flour (I use this one) batter is super simple to whip up and you can have these chocolate paleo muffins ready to go in the oven in the time it takes for the oven to preheat.

    The double chocolate in these muffins comes from cacao powder in the batter and dark chocolate chips (or chunks) mixed in before baking for even more chocolate flavor. Using almond flour for the batter keeps the chocolate pieces from sinking to the bottom of the muffins.

    I use cacao powder in these muffins because that's what I keep stocked in my pantry. Cacao powder is less processed than cocoa powder. You can read more about the differences between cacao powder and cocoa powder here.

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    Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins

    For the chocolate chips, you can use mini gluten-free, dairy-free chocolate chips. Or chop up a paleo dark chocolate bar like this one. You could even use raw cacao nibs for an even less sweet, lower carb version.

    I also like to use ghee in these muffins too add the butter flavor. Of course, you can always substitute coconut oil for a dairy-free version. Just be sure to use dairy free chocolate for the chips as well.

    I love these double chocolate chip muffins with a cashew milk iced latte. And they're a perfect gluten-free, grain-free treat for an afternoon snack — especially with raspberries. They would also be really good with a little whipped coconut cream on top. I'll have to try that next time.

    More paleo baked treats

    Check out the recipes below for more gluten-free baking ideas!

    Looking for more paleo muffins? Here are some of my favorite almond flour muffins to try:

    • Paleo Apple Muffins
    • Paleo Strawberry Muffins
    • Paleo Cranberry Orange Muffins
    • Paleo Carrot Pineapple Muffins

    Or for paleo chocolate desserts and treats, try these:

    • 10 Paleo Chocolate Recipes Made with Cacao Powder
    • Easy Paleo Brownie Recipe
    • Easy Dark Chocolate Pots de Creme
    • Mexican Chocolate Avocado Mousse

    Double Chocolate Chip Muffins

    These almond flour double chocolate chip muffins are moist, chocolatey and perfect with coffee. 
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    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 25 mins
    Servings: 9 muffins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Paleo, Vegetarian
    Author: Lisa Wells

    Ingredients

    • 200 grams almond flour about 2 cups
    • ¼ cup cacao powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 3 eggs
    • ¼ cup honey
    • 2 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil, melted
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • ¼ cup mini gluten-free chocolate chips or chopped paleo dark chocolate

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease or line muffin tin.
    • Combine dry ingredients in large bowl. Combine wet ingredients in medium bowl. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients, then stir in chocolate chips.
    • Using a large ice cream or cookie scoop, fill muffin cups ¾ full.
    • Bake 25 - 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 238kcal Carbohydrates: 16g Protein: 7g Fat: 17g Saturated Fat: 4g Cholesterol: 63mg Sodium: 120mg Potassium: 93mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 10g Vitamin A: 80IU Calcium: 73mg Iron: 1.5mg
    Keyword: almond flour double chocolate chip muffins, gluten free double chocolate chip muffins
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    1. Cassidy @ Cassidy's Craveable Creations

      September 15, 2014 at 10:13 am

      I have been trying to perfect a paleo double chocolate chip muffin recipe for forever!!! Thanks for this, now I have a recipe without all the work - I'm pinning this and posting this on FB 🙂

      -Cassidy

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      • Lisa

        September 16, 2014 at 6:28 pm

        Awesome, Cassidy! Hope you love them!

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    2. Beth @ Hooked on Health

      September 15, 2014 at 10:26 am

      I will be making this in the next hour. Its rare to find a baked good recipe (paleo) without coconut. Yummy!

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      • Lisa

        September 16, 2014 at 6:29 pm

        Yay! I like having both almond flour and coconut flour as options, but the almond flour is perfect for this one. Hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    3. bre ski

      September 15, 2014 at 3:07 pm

      Sounds delicious but I am on a dairy free diet- any ideas for egg substitute that would work? Thanks

      Reply
      • Lisa

        September 16, 2014 at 6:31 pm

        I haven't tried this recipe without eggs. But I see a lot of vegan recipes use flax as an egg substitute.

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      • sara

        October 30, 2014 at 7:25 pm

        eggs are dairy free!

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    4. Lisa | Mummy Made.It

      September 15, 2014 at 10:13 pm

      These look lovely and I'm sure will be big breaky hit!

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      • Lisa

        September 16, 2014 at 6:32 pm

        They were a big hit in my house! 🙂 Hope you enjoy them, Lisa!

        Reply
    5. Dana

      October 11, 2014 at 11:47 pm

      These were so yummy, my family couldn't get enough of them! Thanks for the recipe! 🙂

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    6. Janet

      March 21, 2017 at 11:35 pm

      Thank you for this recipe! It is so yummy! I replaced the honey with Truvia baking blend to cut the carbs a bit and added a bit more butter, and they were awesome.

      Reply

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