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    Delightful Mom Food / Recipes / Dessert / Muffins / Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffins With Oats

    Last Updated April 7, 2022. Published February 24, 2022 Danielle Fahrenkrug | This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

    Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffins With Oats

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    These healthy chocolate chip muffins with oats are moist and fluffy and go fast! Made with gluten-free flour, oats, monk fruit (Xylitol or coconut sugar), and little oil. They are a sure bet everyone will enjoy this healthy twist!

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    Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe

    You’ll never believe these fluffy, moist, muffins are actually good for you! They are made with gluten-free flour and oats, yogurt for moisture, minimal oil, and sweetened with natural sugars. We make 12 muffins and they are gone in a day! Add them to your morning routine along with baked oats, overnight chia pudding, healthy chocolate chip bread loaf, and these healthy oatmeal muffins.

    Watch this short video on making these chocolate chip muffins:

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for healthy muffins made with oats and chocolate chips
    • Gluten-free flour blend – we tested and suggest Bob’s Red Mill 1-1 Mix. If gluten is not an issue, you can also use spelt flour or whole wheat flour for these chocolate chip muffins.
    • Gluten-free oats – make sure they are certified gluten-free for a gluten sensitivity.
    • Greek yogurt – or can use plain coconut yogurt for dairy-free.
    • Coconut sugar or monk fruit sugar – monk fruit is a natural sugar that does not spike blood sugar.
    • Coconut oil or avocado oil – if using coconut oil, melt it first.
    • Egg
    • Baking powder
    • Pink salt – pink Himalayan salt is loaded with trace minerals. You can also use table salt.
    • Vanilla extract
    • Chocolate chip morsels – can also use chocolate chunks, dark chocolate morsels, or vegan dairy-free chocolate chips.

    How to make healthy chocolate chip muffins

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, yogurt and vanilla until blended.

    muffin batter in a bowl

    Add in the flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, salt and coconut oil and combine well.

    gluten free oatmeal muffin batter in a bowl with a spatula

    Carefully fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips. Let the batter set for 5 minutes.

    chocolate chip muffin batter in a bowl

    Scoop batter into muffin cups about ¾ full.

    Chocolate Chip Muffins in a muffin pan

    Bake 18-20 minutes until golden on top and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove muffins from the pan and transfer to a cooking rack to cool.

    gluten free chocolate chip muffin recipe made with oats served on a plate with a glass of milk

    Health benefits of chocolate chips

    Did you know chocolate can boost your mood and reduce symptoms of depression? Dark chocolate is high in magnesium and anandamide, which enhances mood. And there are many more health benefits of chocolate. Cocoa in chocolate is packed with a wonderful antioxidant called flavanol. Flavanol helps boost brain power, prevents ageing, and can lower cholesterol. The fact that it can lower cholesterol boggled my mind since chocolate is full of fat. But cocoa is a plant sterols which increases flexibility of veins and arteries helping to push blood through your body more efficiently. All being said, it is best to choose dark chocolate chips for making a healthier chocolate chip muffin.

    Storing and freezing muffins

    Store these muffins in an airtight container on the counter. As they set they will harden slightly and can be reheated in the microwave for 5-10 seconds to make them warm and fluffy again. Consume within 3 days for the best taste.

    Although these healthy chocolate chip muffins are best fresh, they can be frozen. To freeze muffins, wrap each one in wax paper and add it to a sealed freezer bag with the air removed for up to 3 months.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the healthiest muffin to eat?

    Muffins that are made with whole grains and natural sugars are the healthiest to eat. In place of chocolate chips you can fresh fruit such as blueberries, strawberries, or apple chunks as a substitute. Or be sure to try all of our Healthy Muffin Recipes.

    How many calories are in a homemade chocolate chip muffin?

    Each of these muffins contains approximately:
    Calories: 183 kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg

    What makes a muffin light and fluffy?

    Dairy is the secret to making baked goods light and fluffy. Eggs, butter, and milk when used at room temperature are added for moisture and to help hold muffins together. We use yogurt and non-dairy milk in our healthy chocolate chip muffins to keep them light and fluffy without the guilt of extra fat!

    healthy chocolate chip muffin recipe on a plate

    Try our other Healthy Muffin Recipes

    • Healthy Oatmeal Chia Seed Muffins
    • Apple Muffins
    • Healthy Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins
    • Gluten-Free Blueberry Oat Muffins
    • Chocolate Chip Spinach Muffins

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    healthy chocolate chip muffin recipe on a plate

    Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe

    These healthy chocolate chip muffins with oats are moist and fluffy and go fast! Made with gluten-free flour, oats, monk fruit (Xylitol or coconut sugar), and little oil. They are a sure bet everyone will enjoy this healthy twist!
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    Course: Baking, Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 18 minutes
    Total Time: 28 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 183kcal
    Author: Danielle Fahrenkrug

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup Greek yogurt or plain coconut yogurt
    • ½ cup non-dairy milk almond milk, cashew milk, or coconut milk
    • 1 large egg room temperature
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup gluten-free flour
    • ¾ cup quick cook oats gluten-free
    • ⅔ cup monk fruit or coconut sugar
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup coconut oil melted, or avocado oil
    • 1 cup chocolate chips milk chocolate, dark chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate or dairy-free chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray a silicone muffin pan.
    • In a mixing bowl add the yogurt, milk, egg, and vanilla and whisk together until blended. Add in the flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, salt and coconut oil and combine well.
      gluten free oatmeal muffin batter in a bowl with a spatula
    • Carefully fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips. Let the batter set for 5 minutes.
      chocolate chip muffin batter in a bowl
    • Scoop batter into muffin cups about ¾ full.
      Chocolate Chip Muffins in a muffin pan
    • Bake 18-20 minutes until golden on top and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove muffins from the pan and transfer to a cooking rack to cool.
      gluten free chocolate chip muffin recipe made with oats served on a plate with a glass of milk

    Notes

    Storing muffins: Store these muffins in an airtight container on the counter. As they set they will harden slightly and can be reheated in the microwave for 5-10 seconds to make them warm and fluffy again. Consume within 3 days for the best taste.
    Freezing muffins: Although these healthy chocolate chip muffins are best fresh, they can be frozen. To freeze muffins, wrap each one in wax paper and add it to a sealed freezer bag with the air removed for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Danielle Fahrenkrug

    Danielle Fahrenkrug is the writer and photographer behind Delightful Mom Food. She is a mama of two young boys and loves food, family, friends, and Jesus with a passion for wine, coffee, and cauliflower crusted pizza. Danielle is also the author for Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Baking Cookbook, Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Cookbook, Dairy-Free Cookbook for Kids and is a certified health and nutrition life coach.

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