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Beetroot & Choc Muffins

Earthy, Fudgy & Full of Garden Goodness
 

There’s something quietly magical about baking with beetroot—the way it turns the batter deep and dusky, the softness it brings to each bite, the secret nourishment tucked into every crumb. Paired with dark chocolate, these muffins are rich and indulgent, yet not overly sweet. They’re perfect for tea-time comfort, lunchbox joy, or a late-night moment of calm.

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Made with love, a wooden spoon, and a slightly muddy beet pulled from the garden.

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INGREDIENTS - serves 8

  • 200g cooked beetroot (about 2 medium), finely grated

  • 100g dark chocolate (70%), roughly chopped

  • 75g unsalted butter

  • 2 eggs

  • 100g soft brown sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 100g plain flour

  • 25g cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • Pinch of salt

  • Edible flowers for decoration 

HOW TO 

  • Preheat & prepare – Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or Gas Mark 4. Line a muffin tin with 8 paper cases.

  • Melt & mix – In a small pan, melt the butter and chocolate together gently, then set aside to cool slightly.

  • Whisk the eggs – In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.

  • Combine – Stir the melted chocolate into the egg mixture. Then fold in the grated beetroot.

  • Add dry ingredients – Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Fold gently until just combined.

  • Spoon & bake – Divide the mixture between the cases and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the tops are set and a skewer comes out with a few moist crumbs.

  • Top with edible flowers.

  • Cool & enjoy – Let cool slightly before serving. Best eaten slightly warm, perhaps with a spoon of crème fraîche or a few berries.

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Nutritional Advice (per serving, approx.):

  • Calories: ~210 kcal

  • Fat: 11g

  • Carbohydrates: 24g

  • Fibre: 2g

  • Sugar: 13g

  • Rich in: antioxidants (from cocoa and beetroot), iron, and folate

  • Lower in refined sugar than standard chocolate muffins, with a fibre boost from beetroot

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These muffins feel like a secret between you and the soil—comforting, chocolatey, and just a little bit good for you.

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