Rich Double-Chocolate Whole Grain Muffins
These hearty double chocolate muffins combine whole wheat flour, ground flax seed, wheat germ, cocoa powder, and miniature semisweet chocolate chips for a rich chocolate flavor with warm cinnamon notes. Buttermilk and pumpkin puree keep the crumb tender, making them a satisfying choice for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rich Double-Chocolate Whole Grain Muffins, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 40 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 69
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line them with paper muffin liners.
- 2
Combine flour, flax seed, wheat germ, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and chocolate chips in a large bowl. In another bowl, beat the buttermilk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Spoon equal amounts of batter into the muffin cups.
- 3
Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Calories 270.52 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 9.17 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 42.59 g 15%
- Total Fat 8.17 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 2.19 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 21.29 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 40.37 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 7.6 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 22.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 73.01 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.69 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 339.83 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 68.94 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 0.91 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Chocolate 🍫
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Rich Double Chocolate Whole Grain Muffins is made with 15 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include 1% Low Fat Buttermilk, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 270.52 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rich Double-Chocolate Whole Grain Muffins made of?
- The main ingredients are 1% Low-Fat Buttermilk, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Cocoa Powder. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Rich Double-Chocolate Whole Grain Muffins?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 270.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rich Double-Chocolate Whole Grain Muffins easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Rich Double-Chocolate Whole Grain Muffins healthy?
- Rich Double-Chocolate Whole Grain Muffins has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 270.52 calories and 9.17 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.19 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Chocolate and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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