Best 5 Chocolate Beet Muffins Recipes

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Chocolate beet muffins are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the benefits of beets. They are packed with nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. Beets also contain betalain, a powerful antioxidant that has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. When combined with chocolate, beets create a moist and flavorful muffin that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are looking for a nutritious breakfast option or a sweet treat, chocolate beet muffins are a great choice.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GRAIN-FREE CHOCOLATE BEET MUFFINS



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Grain-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Paleo Chocolate Beet Muffins are rich and loaded with magnificent flavor AND nutrients!

Provided by Julia

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup shredded beet, 1 small beet
1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
½ cup pure maple syrup
1-½ teaspoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1-¼ cup almond flour/meal
¼ cup tapioca flour
¼ cup coconut flour
1/3 cup raw cacao powder*
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a 12-hole muffin tray with liners (or spray with cooking spray)
  • Wash and chop a beet and pulse it in a food processor (or grate it). Measure out 1 cup-worth of grated beet and save the remaining grated beet for future uses (such as smoothies!).
  • Add the 1 cup of grated beet and coconut milk to a food processor (or blender) and process until smooth. Add the maple syrup, cider vinegar, eggs, and vanilla extract and blend until combined.
  • Add the almond flour, tapioca flour, coconut flour, cacao powder, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt (dry ingredients), and blend until combined.
  • Fill the muffin holes most of the way up with muffin batter. Place on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 25 minutes, or until muffins test clean (mine took 24 minutes).
  • Allow muffins to cool at least 20 minutes before digging in!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sugar 11 grams sugar, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

BEET CHOCOLATE MUFFINS WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS



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Beet chocolate muffins make a delicious breakfast or healthy snack. They are moist, full of fibre and veggie goodness, relatively low in sugar and super easy to make.

Provided by Monika Dabrowski

Categories     Breakfast     Snack

Time 37m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8.82 ounces beetroot (cooked, pureed, 2 small/medium beets)
1⅓ cups+1tsp flour (6oz)
1⅓ cups almond flour/ground almonds (5.29oz)
½ cup+1tsp cocoa or cacao powder
2¼ teaspoons baking powder
⅓ cups+2tsp vegetable oil
1¼ cups milk
2 medium eggs
⅔ cup sugar (4.59oz)
½ cup+1tbsp dark chocolate chips (3.53oz)
⅕ teaspoon fine sea salt

Steps:

  • Boil the beets in water, covered, for approx. 40 minutes (depending on their size) until tender but still quite firm. Drain and leave the beets to cool. Peel and puree.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 F/ 200 C/ gas mark 6. Lightly grease or line with paper cases a12-hole muffin pan and set aside.
  • In a bowl combine the flour, ground almonds, baking powder, cocoa, sugar salt and chocolate chips and stir well with a whisk. Set aside.
  • In another large bowl whisk together the eggs with oil and milk until smooth. Pour in thebeet puree and stir thoroughly. Add in the flour mixture all at once and stir just to combine.
  • Spoon equal amounts of the muffin batter into your muffin pan and bake in the centre of the oven for 27 minutes. Remove from the oven and sate aside for 10 minutes then transfer the muffins onto a rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 317 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 47 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 16 g

CHOCOLATY BEET MUFFINS



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Get some fruit and vegetables in these tasty chocolate muffins!

Provided by sueb

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Chocolate Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1 ½ cups spelt flour
¼ cup dark cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup shredded beets
¾ cup applesauce
¼ cup oil
¼ cup honey
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Stir beets, applesauce, oil, honey, and egg together in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture just until batter is combined. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Remove muffins from tin immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 97.4 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

CHOCOLATE BEET MUFFINS



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These Chocolate and Beet Muffins are a real surprise! The beets make the muffin incredibly moist and hearty. The earthy flavor of the beets highlight the rich chocolate taste. It's the perfect breakfast muffin with a dose of vegetable and touch of chocolate.

Provided by The Worktop

Categories     Breads and Muffins     Muffins

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium-sized beets ((250 grams beetroot) (raw))
scant 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ((175 grams))
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk ((60 milliliters))
1/2 cup light brown sugar ((75 grams) - lightly packed)
1/4 cup caster sugar ((55 grams))
1/4 cup unsalted butter ((55 grams) - room temperature)
1/4 cup sunflower oil ((60 milliliters))
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips ((150 grams))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 355°F/180°C.
  • Peel the beets and grate in food processor with a grating disc. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
  • In a large bowl using a hand mixer on medium speed, cream together the sugars, butter and oil. Using the hand mixer on low speed, beat in the egg mixture. Slowly fold in the flour mixture.
  • Using a spatula, mix in the grated beets and chocolate chips.
  • Evenly divide the batter into 12 muffin cases. Each case should be about ¾ full.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the muffins are springy to the touch. Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 67 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOCOLATE BEET MUFFINS



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For beet lovers and beet haters, this muffin recipe both hides and highlights the beet flavor. They freeze well but good luck having any left over for the freezer! They are simply delicious! Makes 12 large muffins.

Provided by carmel

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Chocolate Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup white sugar
6 tablespoons butter, softened
¾ teaspoon lemon zest
2 eggs, at room temperature
1 ripe banana, mashed
1 cup finely chopped cooked beets
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Beat sugar, butter, and lemon zest together in a large bowl until smooth. Add eggs and banana to the sugar mixture; beat until smooth. Stir about 1/3 of the flour mixture into the sugar mixture to integrate fully into a batter; repeat with remaining flour mixture in two even additions. Fold beets and chocolate chips into the batter; spoon into the lined muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 46.3 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 243.9 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: Fresh beets provide the best flavor and texture, and high-quality chocolate will make your muffins extra rich and decadent.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the muffins tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined, then stop.
  • Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full: This will allow the muffins to rise properly and prevent them from overflowing.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the muffins are cooked through.
  • Let the muffins cool slightly before frosting: This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

Chocolate beet muffins are a delicious and nutritious treat that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect chocolate beet muffins every time.

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