Cocoa Chocolate Chip Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips (see notes)
• 2 large eggs (- room temperature)
• 1 cup milk (- room temperature)
• 1/2 cup avocado oil (or neutral oil of choice)
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or spray generously with gluten-free nonstick cooking spray.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, xanthan gum, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the chocolate chips, then set aside.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until combined.

4. 4

   Use a large scoop to transfer and divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cups. Sprinkle a few additional chocolate chips on top of the muffins and gently press in, if desired.

5. 5

   Bake the muffins for 15-18 minutes or until done. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.