Double Chocolate Spelt Muffins
These double chocolate spelt muffins are lightly sweet, soft, and fluffy! The whole grain spelt flour adds to the richness and depth of flavor as well as creating a nutritious treat that the whole family will enjoy!
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What is spelt flour?
Spelt is an ancient grain that has not been cross-bred like modern wheat. Fresh milled spelt flour is nutrient dense and a great way to increase the nutritional value of your muffins!
Spelt flour is light and soft, perfect for cookies, muffins, and pancakes. It also has a gluten content and makes soft, fluffy bread that other whole grains can’t produce. Spelt, however, does not absorb as much liquid as other grains, therefore you must use 1/4 cup more spelt flour for every cup of regular flour. (The Essential Home-Ground Flour Book)
A good measurement to use is 160 g of spelt per every one cup of regular flour that a recipes calls for if you are converting a non-spelt recipe.
Learn more: All About Spelt and Why You Should Use It
Benefits of Spelt Flour
Spelt flour is easier to digest compared to other types of wheat because it’s gluten structure is more water soluble. Many find that eating spelt baked goods is gentler on the stomach than other types of flour.
Spelt is also rich in fiber. It promotes healthy digestion, elimination of waste, and feeds the healthy bacteria in the gut to promote better gut health. The fiber content also helps to manage cholesterol levels.
Another health benefit of spelt flour is that it is a low glycemic food, producing energy slowly and keeping blood sugar levels controlled. Unlike other recipes made with all purpose flour, spelt flour does not cause a spike and crash in blood sugar levels due to the higher fiber content.
Spelt is packed full of micronutrients such as iron, zinc, magnesium, and B vitamins. These nutrients support the immune system, healthy bones, and muscles.
Where to buy spelt flour?
While spelt flour can be found at whole food grocery stores, I prefer to buy spelt grain berries from Azure Standard in 25 lb. bags. Azure Standard is a family owned and operated food distribution service that offers clean, whole foods in bulk at an affordable price. They offer a variety of grain berries, and I love to buy the spelt berries in bulk for all of my favorite spelt recipes!
Learn more: Azure Standard for Beginners: What You Need to Know
Double Chocolate Spelt Muffins
Course: SnacksDifficulty: Easy12
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minutesThese double chocolate spelt muffins are lightly sweet, soft, and fluffy! The whole grain spelt flour adds to the richness and depth of flavor as well as creating a nutritious treat that the whole family will enjoy!
Benefits of Spelt
– High in fiber
– Easier to digest
– Balance blood sugar
– Feeds gut microbiome
Easy Fermentation
– To ferment the batter, replace the milk with real buttermilk. Allow the batter to sit in the fridge or counter overnight before baking.
Other Spelt Recipes
– Sourdough Spelt Cinnamon Rolls
– Spelt Chocolate Chip Cookies
– Banana Chocolate Chip Spelt Muffins
Ingredients
320 g spelt flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 stick butter (melted)
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 egg
1 cup chocolate chips
Directions
- First, weigh out 320 g of spelt wheat berries and mill your flour.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa power. Mix together.
- In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, yogurt, milk, maple syrup, and egg. Mix together.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined. (Don’t overmix)
- Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips into the batter.
- Prepare a muffin pan with muffin liners or by greasing the pan with butter.
- Scoop the batter into each muffin tin.
- Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes or until the muffins pass the clean toothpick test.
- Other Fresh Milled Recipes
Notes
- Replace the spelt with 2 cups of all purpose flour or 260 g of soft white wheat.
Ingredients for Double Chocolate Spelt Muffins
- Spelt
- Butter
- Yogurt
- Milk
- Pure Maple Syrup
- Cocoa Powder
- Chocolate Chips
Equipment for Muffins
How to Make Double Chocolate Spelt Muffins
First, weigh out 320 g of spelt wheat berries and mill your flour.
In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa power. Mix together.
In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, yogurt, milk, maple syrup, and egg. Mix together.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined. (Don’t overmix)
Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips into the batter.
Prepare a muffin pan with muffin liners or by greasing the pan with butter.
Scoop the batter into each muffin tin.
Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes or until the muffins pass the clean toothpick test.
How to Store Spelt Muffins
For the Week: Once the muffins have completely cooled, store the muffins in an airtight container or sealed plastic bag at room temperature for up to a week.
How to Freeze: Once the muffins have cooled, store them in an airtight container or sealed plastic bag and place them in the freezer. To thaw, put the container of muffins on the counter at room temperature for about 2 hours (or less) while they thaw out.
FAQ
Can I substitute the spelt flour for all purpose flour? Yes, you can substitute with all purpose flour, although you will miss out on the many health benefits of whole grain. To substitute, replace the spelt with 2 cups of all purpose flour.
What kind of chocolate chips work best? I prefer to use semi-sweet chocolate chips. You could use dark chocolate or use 2 cups of mini chocolate chips for an even chocolate chip dispersion throughout the muffins.
Can I make mini muffins with this recipe? Yes! Bake the mini muffins at 350 F for 15 minutes.
If you are looking for the perfect snack or breakfast, these double chocolate spelt muffins are the way to go! Lightly sweet, moist, fluffy, and packed full of gooey chocolate!
If you mix the flour and buttermilk overnight, does it change the texture r flavor at all?
The batter will be come slightly tart as with most fermented doughs, however, because this is a chocolate batter, I think the tart makes the chocolate taste richer rather than sour.