Chocolate Mochi Muffin Recipe (Gluten-Free!)
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.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups + 1 Tablespoon glutinous rice flour
- 2 tbsp cacao powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup + 2 Tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter , melted
- ¾ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 F (165 C) and grease a 12-cups muffin tin with oil or butter (or line with cupcake liners).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, honey, melted butter, and vanilla.
- 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.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tins and bake for 30 minutes.
- Allow the chocolate mochi muffins to rest for 5-15 minutes, then cool on wire rack for 10minutes before serving. ENJOY!
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal
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