Chocolate Avocado Muffins - If you’re new to baking with avocado, this recipe is an absolute must-try. The mashed avocado lends a wonderfully moist and fudgy texture, without any butter or oil. You’ll be amazed at how deliciously rich and satisfying they are!
If you're a fan of chocolate and avocado together, you have to try my chocolate avocado mousse or chocolate avocado truffles next. They're both rich, creamy, and just as irresistible!
A Quick Look at the Recipe
✅ Recipe Name: Chocolate Avocado Muffins
🕒 Ready In: ~32 minutes
👪 Makes: 5 muffins
🧑🍳 Main Ingredients: Flour, avocado, cocoa powder, egg, sugars and chocolate chips📌 Difficulty: Quick and easy muffin recipe
Why you’ll love these chocolate avocado muffins?
Chocolate and avocado are a surprisingly perfect match! The avocado adds healthy fats and incredible moisture, creating rich, soft, and fudgy muffins—without needing any butter or oil.
One question I get asked all the time is, "Can you taste the avocado?" The answer is no. The rich chocolate flavor completely takes center stage, so all you'll notice is how moist and decadent the muffins are. As a bonus, this recipe makes a small batch of 5 muffins, perfect when you're craving something sweet without ending up with leftovers.
- maria doss
Featured comments
One reader Rose writes, "We love these muffins. Next time I will try leaving the chocolate chips out of the batter and just top it" ★★★★★
Another reader Kerrie writes, "These muffins are AMAZING! My family, including one extremely picky eater, gobbled them up and said I definitely need to make these again. Thank you for a simple, delicious recipe for my family to enjoy!" ★★★★★
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Can you use avocado in muffins?
Absolutely! Avocado is a fantastic substitute for butter or oil, creating muffins that are incredibly moist, rich, and tender while adding healthy fats. It also helps keep the muffins soft for days.
For the best results, use a ripe Hass avocado and mash it until completely smooth before adding it to the batter. Don't worry—you won't taste the avocado at all, especially in chocolate muffins where the cocoa completely masks its flavor. Instead, the avocado's creamy texture creates a soft, fudgy crumb and rich mouthfeel that's every bit as satisfying as traditional baking fats.
For these muffins, I started with my chocolate zucchini muffins recipe and swapped the oil and sour cream for mashed avocado. I also reduced the flour slightly to create a muffin that's extra moist, rich, and perfectly fudgy.
Tips for using avocado in baking
1. Measure the avocado, don't guess. Avocados can vary quite a bit in size, so for the most consistent results, measure the mashed avocado according to the recipe.
2. Mash it until completely smooth. Any small lumps can leave green flecks in the finished muffins. A small food processor works best, but if you're using a fork, take a little extra time to mash the avocado until it's completely smooth and creamy.
3. Use perfectly ripe avocados. Choose ripe avocados that are green all the way through with no brown spots or discoloration. Overripe avocados can develop a slightly bitter flavor, which may affect the taste of your baked goods.
4. Mash the avocado just before mixing the batter. Avocados oxidize and start to brown quickly once cut. For the freshest flavor and color, mash the avocado right before adding it to the wet ingredients.
Ingredients
Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.
- Avocado - Select a ripe medium avocado that yields approximately ½ cup of puree when mashed.
- Cocoa powder - I prefer to use Hersheys 100% cocoa.
- Chocolate chips - The recipe calls for ¼ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus extra for topping. If you crave an even richer chocolate flavor, feel free to add an additional 2 tablespoons and sprinkle more on top of the batter before baking. This will ensure a luxurious burst of chocolate in every bite!
- Sugar - I use a blend of brown and white sugar in this recipe. The brown sugar contributes moisture and rich caramel notes, while the white sugar provides balanced sweetness without changing the overall flavor. Rest assured, these chocolate avocado muffins are not overly sweet!
How to make?
You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
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Step 9 - Divide batter into paper lined muffin pan and bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes.
Tips for Success
- Make it dairy-free - Use almond or oat milk and vegan chocolate chips.
- Use ripe avocados - A perfectly ripe avocado will mash smoothly, resulting in the ideal fudgy texture.
- Bigger batch - Double the recipe to make 10 avocado muffins.
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Chocolate Avocado Muffins
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Wet ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup mashed avocado (about 1 medium)
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips more, if needed
Instructions
- Prep. Pre heat oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with 5 paper liners.
- Mix dry ingredients. Add all items listed under "dry ingredients" into a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Mix wet ingredients. Add all the items listed under "wet ingredients" (except chocolate chips) into a larger bowl and whisk until smooth and the sugar is dissolved.
- Finish and bake. Add the flour mixture and chocolate chips, then stir just until everything is combined. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups and sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top.Bake for 24 to 26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Be careful not to overbake—the muffins will stay much moister and fudgier this way. Let the muffins cool in the pan on a wire rack before enjoying.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
If you love baking with avocado, then try the avocado dinner rolls recipe next!
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Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes
Those chocolate muffins look fingerlicking good Maria!! And the fact that they are healthier makes them perfect for breakfast! You are amazing with the avocados 😀
Maria Doss
Thank you so much Deepika:)
Ashika @ Gardening Foodie
OH these look super, Maria. Chocolate muffins are always in demand in my home and this looks like a really healthy way to bake them.
Have a great week!😃
Maria Doss
Thanks dear, hope your weekend is going great!
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats
These look so fudgy and so rich Maria!! And no butter or oil?! I love that! I have never baked using avocado but now I am dying to try. Have a great weekend 🙂 xoxo
Maria Doss
Thanks dear:)
Patrick@looneyforfood.com
Avocados are so versitile !
Maria Doss
Right?
Sues
5 days without an avocado recipe??? Haha I feel you! These look delicious!!
Jamie
These muffins are so good! Made a batch for the first time and oh my goodness. Pure bliss! Soft, moist and pure deliciousness. My whole family devoured them in minutes!
Maria Doss
That’s so great to hear, so glad you loved the muffins - Maria ♡
Rose
We love these muffins. Next time I will try leaving the chocolate chips out of the batter and just top it. I greased the muffin cups but the batter still stuck to the bottom.
Maria Doss
Hi Rose, So glad to hear that! We recommend using paper liners for all muffins—they make them easier to remove and make cleanup a breeze. Happy holidays - Maria♡
Kerri
These muffins are AMAZING! My family, including one extremely picky eater, gobbled them up and said I definitely need to make these again. Thank you for a simple, delicious recipe for my family to enjoy!