Zesty Chocolate Orange Marmalade Muffins
These zesty chocolate orange marmalade muffins combine the irresistible pairing of chocolate and orange for a fragrant, light muffin experience!
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowls (medium and large)
- Muffin tin
- Paper liners
- Sifter
- whisk,
- spatula
- wire rack
Ingredients
- 213 g 1 cup all-fruit orange marmalade
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 84 g ¼ cup agave nectar
- 30 ml 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 120 ml ½ cup plain almond or other nondairy milk
- 120 g 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 20 g ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 8 g 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 88 g ½ cup nondairy semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, vanilla extract, agave nectar, canola oil, and almond milk.
- In a large bowl, sift together the whole wheat pastry flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and fine sea salt.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the nondairy semisweet chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair with a light sparkling wine or a citrusy white wine like Pinot Grigio to complement the orange flavor.
Pair with a light sparkling wine or a citrusy white wine like Pinot Grigio to complement the orange flavor.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 170 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 5 g | Sugar: 12 g | Salt: 75 mg
