Here’s a recipe for cassava starch chocolate muffins! These muffins are soft, chocolaty, and perfect for a gluten-free treat.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups cassava starch
• ¼ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

• ½ cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
• ⅓ cup melted butter, coconut oil, or neutral oil
• 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¾ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• ¼ cup plain yogurt or sour cream (for extra moisture)

Optional Add-ins:

• ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks
• ¼ cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups with oil.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

In a medium bowl, whisk together cassava starch, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients:

In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, melted butter (or oil), eggs, vanilla extract, milk, and yogurt until smooth.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Gently mix until just combined; don’t overmix. The batter should be thick and smooth.

5. Fold in Add-ins (Optional):

If desired, gently fold in chocolate chips and/or nuts.

6. Fill Muffin Cups:

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.

7. Bake:

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

8. Cool the Muffins:

Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips for Success:

• Moisture: Don’t skip the yogurt or sour cream—it keeps the muffins moist and tender.
• Storage: Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
• Freezing: Freeze muffins in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or reheat in the microwave.