Chocolate Blueberry Muffins
These moist chocolate muffins prove that flour-free baking can taste amazing. Ground almonds stand in for the flour, banana brings natural sweetness, and blueberries add a juicy, fruity note to every bite. With around 6 g of carbs each, they feel like a proper treat while keeping things light. Perfect for a birthday or simply alongside your afternoon coffee, they come together in minutes and are always a hit.
Ingredients
- 75 g butter
- 200 g ground almonds
- 4 eggs
- 10 g desiccated coconut, about 2 tbsp
- 1 pinch ground vanilla, or 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 bananas
- 200 g blueberries
The ingredient amounts above scale with your choice. The value per serving stays the same, while the total in the pot grows with the number of servings.
All nutrition values side by side
| Nutrient | per serving (estimate) | Total for 12 Servings |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 175 kcal | 2,100 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g | 72 g |
| Protein | 6 g | 72 g |
| Fat | 14 g | 168 g |
| Fibre | 2.5 g | 30 g |
| of which sugar | 4 g | 48 g |
How this is calculated
Target amount = ingredient amount × target servings ÷ base servings. The result is then rounded for kitchen use: from 100 g or ml to the nearest 5, between 1 and 99 to the nearest 1, pieces and spoons to half units, amounts below one unit to quarters, thirds or halves. Teaspoons and tablespoons also go down to an eighth, kilograms and litres stay finer.
Total = value per serving × target servings. The value per serving is unchanged, because ingredient amount and serving count change by the same factor.
Sources
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIC), Art. 32 and 33: nutrition values per 100 g or 100 ml, additionally allowed per portion.
- European Commission, Guidance document for competent authorities for the control of compliance with EU food law, setting of tolerances for nutrient values declared on a label, December 2012.
Nutrition values are estimates from the recipe record, not laboratory results. Even for checked labels the EU sets tolerances: for fat, protein and carbohydrates 20 percent in the range of 10 to 40 g per 100 g, and 2 g per 100 g below that. Home cooking varies more, because variety, size and cooking loss of the ingredients differ. Kitchen rounding also shifts the total slightly against the plain rule of three. Anyone who has to keep amounts exact for medical reasons, for example during a nutrition therapy prescribed by a doctor, should discuss them with a doctor or a registered dietitian. Your serving count is calculated in your browser only, it is neither stored nor transmitted.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160C (fan 140C) and line a muffin tin with paper cases.
- Mash the bananas thoroughly in a large bowl with a fork.
- Add the butter, ground almonds, eggs, desiccated coconut, vanilla, baking powder and cocoa to the bananas and stir everything into a smooth batter.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, stirring just briefly so they stay whole.
- Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cases and bake in the preheated oven for about 28 minutes, until the muffins are cooked through.
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Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 175 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fibre | 2.5 g |
| of which sugar | 4 g |
Frequently asked questions
How many carbs do these chocolate muffins have?
Each muffin has roughly 6 g of carbs, so they fit nicely into a lower-carb way of eating. This is an estimate and will vary with the exact ingredients you use.
Can I swap the blueberries for other fruit?
Yes, raspberries or blackberries work well as an alternative, as they are also lower in sugar.
Are the muffins gluten-free?
Yes, because ground almonds are used instead of flour, the muffins are naturally gluten-free. Just make sure to use a gluten-free baking powder.
How long do the chocolate muffins keep?
Well covered in the fridge, they will keep for about 3 to 4 days. You can also freeze them.
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