Chocolate-Flecked Multigrain Muffins Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Flecked Multigrain Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour; 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour; ¼ cup granulated sugar; ¼ cup dark brown sugar, packed; 4 tablespoons toasted wheat germ; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (not dutch process); 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats; ⅔ cup dried dates, chopped; 1 cup buttermilk; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; ½ cup boiling water, plus; 2 tablespoons boiling water; 2 ounces semisweet chocolate or 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup dark brown sugar, packed
4 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (not dutch process)
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats
⅔ cup dried dates, chopped
1 cup buttermilk
¼ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, lightly beaten
½ cup boiling water, plus
2 tablespoons boiling water
2 ounces semisweet chocolate or 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
In a large bowl whisk the flour, sugar, brown sugar, wheat germ, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt until blended.
3
Stir in the oats and dates.
4
Make a well in the center of the mixture.
5
In small bowl whisk the buttermilk, olive oil, vanilla and egg, then add the liquid to the flour mixture, stirring just until moist.
6
Stir in boiling water.
7
Let batter stand 15 minutes.
8
Stir in the chocolate.
9
Spray a 12 cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
10
Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
11
Bake 18-20 minutes or until muffins spring back when touched lightly in center.
12
Remove muffins from the tin immediately.
13
Place on a wire rack and cool.

1367

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup whole wheat flour, 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup dark brown sugar, packed, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Flecked Multigrain Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate-Flecked Multigrain Muffins

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