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Dark Chocolate Cherry Muffins

Gluten free muffins that have a soft crumb that isn't overly sweet and is dotted with tart dried cherries and silky dark chocolate.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
cooling time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 218kcal

Ingredients  

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoon butter - room temp
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup gluten free flour blend with xanthan - Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Flour
  • ¼ cup almond flour - finely ground
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips
  • ½ cup dried cherries

topping:

  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • 2 teaspoon granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees (*note that you will be turning the temp down to 350 degrees after 7 minutes of baking). Generously grease or line muffin tins.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs and combine well. Follow by adding the yogurt and vanilla and mixing well.
  • In a small bowl stir together the gluten free flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients with your mixer on a low speed. Once the dry ingredients are incorporated, turn the mixer to a high speed to work out any lumps.
  • Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently fold the chocolate chips and dried cherries into the batter.
  • Spoon the batter into the muffin tins, filling about ⅔ of the way.
  • Sprinkle the sliced almonds and sugar on top of each of the unbaked muffins.
  • Bake at 425 degrees for 7-8 minutes, watching to be sure they have begun to rise well.
  • Then turn the oven down to 350 degrees and continue to bake for another 10-12 minutes.
  • Once they no longer feel soft in the center, they can be removed from the oven. Let cool in the muffin tins for 5-10 minutes before eating. Sprinkle with a little more sugar while warm if you wish.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Dark Chocolate Cherry Muffins
Amount per Serving
Calories
218
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
 
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
47
mg
16
%
Sodium
 
247
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
88
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
26
g
9
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
15
g
17
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
400
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
0.04
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
79
mg
8
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.