Chocolate Mochi Muffin Recipe (Gluten-Free!)

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This chocolate mochi muffin recipe is a delicious and easy way to infuse Eastern textures into a Western favorite – muffins! Mochi is a Japanese rice cake made from pounded sticky rice, and it pairs perfectly with rich chocolate. These mochi muffins are simple to make, and they’re perfect for a quick snack or dessert.

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What Does Mochi Muffins Taste Like?

Chocolate mochi muffins are chewy (as mochi should be!), chocolatey, and just slightly sweet. If you’ve never had mochi before, you are in for a treat!

RELATED: Mochi Waffles Recipe (Crispy on the Outside, Chewy on the Inside!)

Are Mochi Muffins Gluten-Free?

Yes! Despite the term “glutinous”, glutinous rice flour is completely gluten-free, making mochi muffins also gluten-free and vegetarian.

What You Need to Make Chocolate Mochi Muffin

• 1½ cups + 1 Tablespoon glutinous rice flour
• 2 Tablespoon cacao powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup + 2 Tablespoon maple syrup or honey
• 2 Tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

How to Make Mochi Muffin

1. Preheat oven to 325 F (165 C) and grease a 12-cups muffin tin with oil or butter (or line with cupcake liners).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, honey, melted butter, and vanilla.
3. In another medium bowl, whisk together the glutinous rice flour, cacao powder, baking powder, and salt. Add this dry mixture to the large bowl and mix until smooth. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
4. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tins and bake for 30 minutes.
5. Allow the chocolate mochi muffins to rest for 5-15 minutes, then cool on wire rack for 10 minutes before serving. ENJOY!

How Do You Store Chocolate Mochi Muffins?

Once fully cooled, place the mochi muffins in an airtight container. It will keep for 2-3 days at room temperature or up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

When ready to eat, warm the muffins in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds to soften them up again.

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