Since these muffins are so itty bitty, it only makes sense that this post is teeny tiny, too.
I've spent more hours this week than I care to admit sipping on three million cups of chai tea with soy curled over my computer like a hunchback madwoman typing away about the perceptions of cancer survivors harvesting at an urban garden. Luck Bros coffee shop and Cup O Joe surely think I'm homeless. I mean I may just bring a sleeping bag tomorrow.
That batter...prettiest thing I ever did see. I think I ate half a pan's worth with my finger. No buttah, no refined sugah, no flowah....you know the drill.
I defend my thesis in one week. ONE WEEK. Ermygerd. I'm dying on the inside.
Everything I eat is from a crockpot or a muffin tin. Thanks a bajillion to Happy Healthy Mama for introducing me to the miracle that is the blender muffin, which inspired this recipe. I should add her to the acknowledgments in my thesis. Dump, eat, muffin, repeat. If it weren't for the twenty mini muffins in the fridge, who knows if I'd graduate. Or eat. Or shower.
Today, lettuce raise our glass to flourless muffins! Muffins, sanity and brevity.
Or lack thereof...
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Flourless Mini Chocolate Raspberry Muffins
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 22 mins
- Yield: 16 mini muffins 1x
- Cuisine: Dessert/Snack
Description
Super moist chocolate muffins made from almond butter and studded with chocolate chips and fresh raspberries! Made without flour, refined sugar or butter, this is one chocolatey treat you won't feel guilty about.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water
- ½ cup creamy almond butter
- 1 small, very ripe banana
- 2 ½ tbsp pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ⅓ cup fresh raspberries, chopped
- 3 tbsp chocolate chips (mini would be great here)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray. (You could also use a regular 12 cup muffin tin and increase the cooking time by about 4 minutes.)
- In a small bowl, whisk together ground flaxseed and water. Set aside to gel for five minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine almond butter, banana, maple syrup, vanilla, cocoa powder and baking powder in a large food processor. Add in flax mixture. Process until smooth. The batter will be thin. Stir in raspberries and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter evenly into muffin tin. Bake for about 11-13 minutes, or until muffins are set.
- Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Adapted from Happy Healthy Mama's 5-Ingredient Blender Muffins
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Jess says
Has anyone tried freezing these? I've made these delicious morsels many times and they're always devoured right away but I'm trying to prep some desserts in advance for a big event so mainly making things I can freeze. Thanks!
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Jess says
Has anyone tried freezing these? I've made these delicious morsels many times and they're always devoured right away but I'm trying to prep some desserts in advance for a big event so mainly making things I can freeze. Thanks!
★★★★★
Shay says
Oh my these are delicious!!! I doubled the recipe (obviously) and got about 32 minis. I didn't grease my pan well, and I lost some bottoms, (which of course I was forced to eat), but they are some crazy decadent tasting muffins! My poor excuse for a blender had a time with all the almond butter, so next time I'm mixing by hand. To answer someone's earlier question; I don't notice the banana at all, they are sooo chocolately and the raspberries are so awesome in there, I defy a banana hater to detect them! Thanks Alexis!!!
Alexis says
I'm so glad you liked them, Shay! Sorry you had to mix them by hand 🙁 Thanks so much for the comment!
Shay says
Oh my these are delicious!!! I doubled the recipe (obviously) and got about 32 minis. I didn't grease my pan well, and I lost some bottoms, (which of course I was forced to eat), but they are some crazy decadent tasting muffins! My poor excuse for a blender had a time with all the almond butter, so next time I'm mixing by hand. To answer someone's earlier question; I don't notice the banana at all, they are sooo chocolately and the raspberries are so awesome in there, I defy a banana hater to detect them! Thanks Alexis!!!
Alexis says
I'm so glad you liked them, Shay! Sorry you had to mix them by hand 🙁 Thanks so much for the comment!
Rachael@AnAvocadoADay says
Good luck on the thesis! And I'm with Davida - will defend thesis for chocolate!
Alexis says
Thanks lovely lady 🙂
Rachael@AnAvocadoADay says
Good luck on the thesis! And I'm with Davida - will defend thesis for chocolate!
Alexis says
Thanks lovely lady 🙂
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
ONE WEEK HOMIEEEEEE!!!! I shall eat 20 muffins in your honor. Obvs we made the same muffins but yours look better. Make me a million of these and I'll defend your thesis for you...
Alexis says
Make me a batch of those blueberry muffies and I'll work at Kewaza for you and make Curt banana pancakes and buy us both some more yogurt to not eat but to do other things with???? OK deal.
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
ONE WEEK HOMIEEEEEE!!!! I shall eat 20 muffins in your honor. Obvs we made the same muffins but yours look better. Make me a million of these and I'll defend your thesis for you...
Alexis says
Make me a batch of those blueberry muffies and I'll work at Kewaza for you and make Curt banana pancakes and buy us both some more yogurt to not eat but to do other things with???? OK deal.
Catbird Farm says
Has anybody made these? Wondering if you can taste the banana? I bake for a houseful of banana haters so I don't want to waste the ingredients if you can totally taste it in there. If it's hidden by the other flavors, well, that would be excellent.
Alexis says
Some one below responded that they made them and didn't taste the banana. It's more for natural sweetness, but I think you can taste it a tiny bit.
Catbird Farm says
Has anybody made these? Wondering if you can taste the banana? I bake for a houseful of banana haters so I don't want to waste the ingredients if you can totally taste it in there. If it's hidden by the other flavors, well, that would be excellent.
Alexis says
Some one below responded that they made them and didn't taste the banana. It's more for natural sweetness, but I think you can taste it a tiny bit.
Matt @ Runner Savvy says
Looks delicious!
Matt @ Runner Savvy says
Looks delicious!
Cassie says
Just pinned these... LOVE blender muffins... and love flourless. And love chocolate-raspberry. Well done, can't wait to try!
Alexis says
Thanks doll! They're super easy and kind of sort of.... okay TOTALLY addicting.
Cassie says
Just pinned these... LOVE blender muffins... and love flourless. And love chocolate-raspberry. Well done, can't wait to try!
Alexis says
Thanks doll! They're super easy and kind of sort of.... okay TOTALLY addicting.
Brittany @ Barr & Table says
What if I ate the whole batch? Would that be bad? Haha
Alexis says
That would be totally GOOD, not bad. I'm all for it!
Brittany @ Barr & Table says
What if I ate the whole batch? Would that be bad? Haha
Alexis says
That would be totally GOOD, not bad. I'm all for it!
Helen says
Hi Alexis,
I'm a new reader and I love your blog. I am still in the early stages of becoming a RD, trying to get my undergraduate degree in Dietetics. These muffins look delicious. They're so little and cute! Also, good luck on your thesis!
Helen
Alexis says
Hi Helen! Sorry it took me a while to respond--I'm super behind on blog comments! Anyway, hello to another RD to be and welcome! Thanks for the sweet comment 🙂
Helen says
Hi Alexis,
I'm a new reader and I love your blog. I am still in the early stages of becoming a RD, trying to get my undergraduate degree in Dietetics. These muffins look delicious. They're so little and cute! Also, good luck on your thesis!
Helen
Alexis says
Hi Helen! Sorry it took me a while to respond--I'm super behind on blog comments! Anyway, hello to another RD to be and welcome! Thanks for the sweet comment 🙂
Dietitian Jess says
One week! Ahh! that's scary and exciting 🙂 Good luck, cant wait to hear about it! Thanks for posting a flourless recipe- I suck at baking but enjoy baked deliciousness!
Alexis says
You're very welcome. Enjoy!
Dietitian Jess says
One week! Ahh! that's scary and exciting 🙂 Good luck, cant wait to hear about it! Thanks for posting a flourless recipe- I suck at baking but enjoy baked deliciousness!
Alexis says
You're very welcome. Enjoy!
Dana @ Conscious Kitchen Blog says
Good luck on your thesis!! I'm sure you'll rock it. Love the muffins - so little and so cute.
Alexis says
Thanks my darling!
Dana @ Conscious Kitchen Blog says
Good luck on your thesis!! I'm sure you'll rock it. Love the muffins - so little and so cute.
Alexis says
Thanks my darling!
April says
You are amazing. Per uuuuge, I have some questions. 🙂 1. When do you add the flaxseed mixture back in? For the record, ground flaxseed has ruined my dishwasher. My dishes come out almost clean, except with flaxseed all over everything. Gross. 2. What kind of mixer do you use? My blender serious sucks. I just bought it, too! Need some better options, along with a regular sized crock pot so I can join in on the crocking. 3. When you say "dump, eat, muffin, repeat" I'm pretty sure I made a face b/c I don't totally get it. Can you please clarify? Leave your bathroom antics out of it! JK. 4. Not a question but a comment. YOU ARE GOING TO KICK BOOTY NEXT WEEK! You really are a wonder woman. Heart youuuuuu. Keep us all posted! xoxo
Alexis says
Thanks so much for commenting about the flax! I edited the recipe because of you 🙂 I am SUPER behind on blog comments if you can't already tell. That's so funny that flax has caused you dishwasher probs...you need a nutribullet like yesterday! It's only 80 bucks if you use a 20% of card at Bed, Bath and Beyond. You need one. Immediately. Not even sure what I meant by dump, eat, muffin, repeat...I guess dumping the batter (definitely not the other dumping you were thinking of). What can I say...my thesis has made me delirious wahhhhh!!!! XO BYE
April says
You are amazing. Per uuuuge, I have some questions. 🙂 1. When do you add the flaxseed mixture back in? For the record, ground flaxseed has ruined my dishwasher. My dishes come out almost clean, except with flaxseed all over everything. Gross. 2. What kind of mixer do you use? My blender serious sucks. I just bought it, too! Need some better options, along with a regular sized crock pot so I can join in on the crocking. 3. When you say "dump, eat, muffin, repeat" I'm pretty sure I made a face b/c I don't totally get it. Can you please clarify? Leave your bathroom antics out of it! JK. 4. Not a question but a comment. YOU ARE GOING TO KICK BOOTY NEXT WEEK! You really are a wonder woman. Heart youuuuuu. Keep us all posted! xoxo
Alexis says
Thanks so much for commenting about the flax! I edited the recipe because of you 🙂 I am SUPER behind on blog comments if you can't already tell. That's so funny that flax has caused you dishwasher probs...you need a nutribullet like yesterday! It's only 80 bucks if you use a 20% of card at Bed, Bath and Beyond. You need one. Immediately. Not even sure what I meant by dump, eat, muffin, repeat...I guess dumping the batter (definitely not the other dumping you were thinking of). What can I say...my thesis has made me delirious wahhhhh!!!! XO BYE
Joyti says
These sound absolutely delicious. And healthy? I'm amazed. Yum!
Alexis says
They're SUPER yum!
Joyti says
These sound absolutely delicious. And healthy? I'm amazed. Yum!
Alexis says
They're SUPER yum!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
These look delicious! You've go this girl!! Sending prayers your way!!
Alexis says
Thanks dear! Much appreciated 🙂
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
These look delicious! You've go this girl!! Sending prayers your way!!
Alexis says
Thanks dear! Much appreciated 🙂
Shashi @ https://runninsrilankan.com says
OOh my - you are on the home stretch! Good luck ... but with gems like these, you don't need any luck right?!
Alexis says
Right on, lady friend!!
Shashi @ https://runninsrilankan.com says
OOh my - you are on the home stretch! Good luck ... but with gems like these, you don't need any luck right?!
Alexis says
Right on, lady friend!!
Julia says
You're going to ROCK that thesis defense like nooooobodysbiznatch!!!! I want to snuggle up with these mini muffs..but I'm not going to lie, once I make the recipe (which I 200% will...no flowah + the almond butta + the naner = ffffffffffyeah!), I'll be making the ginorm muff, instead of the mini muff. Because I need a giant version of this all up in my face! LOVE these, my dear!!
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Alexis says
Hehehe thanks, Julia! I know you appreciate a good muffin. I'm still DYINGGGG to make your cranberry orange ones!! DYING. Did I say dying errr no?
Julia says
You're going to ROCK that thesis defense like nooooobodysbiznatch!!!! I want to snuggle up with these mini muffs..but I'm not going to lie, once I make the recipe (which I 200% will...no flowah + the almond butta + the naner = ffffffffffyeah!), I'll be making the ginorm muff, instead of the mini muff. Because I need a giant version of this all up in my face! LOVE these, my dear!!
★★★★★
Alexis says
Hehehe thanks, Julia! I know you appreciate a good muffin. I'm still DYINGGGG to make your cranberry orange ones!! DYING. Did I say dying errr no?
Miss Polkadot says
Fingers are crossed crossed crossed for you!! Keep enough of these muffins at hand to both get you trough the day and for possible bribery. Not that I'd said that or ever given baked goods to my profs or anything. Plus you won't need it.
Alexis says
Thanks so much, friend! Muffins will get me through it--that's what I'm hoping, at least 🙂
Miss Polkadot says
Fingers are crossed crossed crossed for you!! Keep enough of these muffins at hand to both get you trough the day and for possible bribery. Not that I'd said that or ever given baked goods to my profs or anything. Plus you won't need it.
Alexis says
Thanks so much, friend! Muffins will get me through it--that's what I'm hoping, at least 🙂
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
These are SO cute! I'm pretty sure I'd eat several of these in one sitting 😉 I need to invest in a mini muffin pan! Good luck with the thesis defense! You will rock it 🙂
Alexis says
Aren't they presh?! Mini totally means you can eat like five in one sitting 🙂 Thanks, Hannah!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
These are SO cute! I'm pretty sure I'd eat several of these in one sitting 😉 I need to invest in a mini muffin pan! Good luck with the thesis defense! You will rock it 🙂
Alexis says
Aren't they presh?! Mini totally means you can eat like five in one sitting 🙂 Thanks, Hannah!
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
One week?!?! Eeee! You're going to rock their socks off, girl! 😀 Especially if you're fuelling yourself with these delicious gems 😉
Alexis says
Thanks lady!! Fueling up with weird amounts of dark chocolate and almond butter should totes do the trick, right?!
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
One week?!?! Eeee! You're going to rock their socks off, girl! 😀 Especially if you're fuelling yourself with these delicious gems 😉
Alexis says
Thanks lady!! Fueling up with weird amounts of dark chocolate and almond butter should totes do the trick, right?!
Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says
Defending your thesis in a week and still finding time to bake - you're a rockstar girl! And I'm sure you're going to totally ace it next week. 🙂
Alexis says
Heheh I try! I couldn't get through it without SOME kind of baked good in the fridge 🙂
Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says
Defending your thesis in a week and still finding time to bake - you're a rockstar girl! And I'm sure you're going to totally ace it next week. 🙂
Alexis says
Heheh I try! I couldn't get through it without SOME kind of baked good in the fridge 🙂
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
I love that you made a chocolate version!! I am so making these and soon, very soon. 🙂 Good luck on that thesis, girl! You'll nail it.
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
I love that you made a chocolate version!! I am so making these and soon, very soon. 🙂 Good luck on that thesis, girl! You'll nail it.
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
you are so close--you got it..sending you lots of nutritious vibe your way 🙂
Alexis says
Thanks so much my dear!! MWAH.
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
you are so close--you got it..sending you lots of nutritious vibe your way 🙂
Alexis says
Thanks so much my dear!! MWAH.
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Lettuce stand up and applaud you....these look almost too cute to eat. Just kidding, if you just gave me the food processor pre baking and I'd tap that. Wait.. what.
Please give the goat a pat.
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Lettuce stand up and applaud you....these look almost too cute to eat. Just kidding, if you just gave me the food processor pre baking and I'd tap that. Wait.. what.
Please give the goat a pat.