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Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Muffins

These allergy-friendly chocolate muffins are nut-free, soy-free, and sesame-free, with easy options to make them dairy-free, egg-free, or gluten-free. They’re simple to make, travel well, and are perfect for birthday parties, school events, or everyday snacks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dairy-free semi-sweet chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup applesauce
  • 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup baking oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 1 Muffin tin
  • Muffin liners
  • Mixing bowls
  • 1 Scoop or Spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat over to 350 degrees F and line a muffin tine with muffin liners.
  2. Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, applesauce, sugar, milk, oil and vanilla until sugar is dissolved.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Pour batter into muffin liners about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 20-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean

Notes

Applesauce, sour cream, or yogurt can be used interchangeably in this recipe, depending on your preference and dietary needs.
We slightly reduced the sugar compared to typical chocolate muffin recipes by using ¾ cup of sugar and 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips. These are still a chocolate muffin, not a low-sugar option, but this adjustment works well for us.
Dairy-free: Use a dairy-free milk such as oat or rice milk. Texture remains very similar.
Egg-free: Replace eggs with applesauce or a flax egg. Muffins may be slightly denser but still hold up well.
Gluten-free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Texture stays similar, though flavor may vary slightly depending on the brand.