These Eggless Ragi Chocolate Muffins made without refined sugar are a perfect delight to have any time. Absolutely perfect, in taste, in texture, everything and are thus perfect to serve anyone at any time of the day. They are super soft and spongy. Once you will make this you would like to use this flour again and again These also taste so good that you will not miss all-purpose flour or sugar.
These muffins are a perfect combo of health and taste. I have added choco chips here to make it more chocolatey.
My other recipes of Muffins which you may find interesting are:
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Blogging is intoxicating. Trust me, once you start it you remain glued to it. All you are thinking is recipes, tips, social media, SEO and other related things. We may be doing a hundred other things but one thing which is continuously hovering over us is our blog. I am sure my co-bloggers will agree with me. We keep on looking for ways to improve ourselves in this field and there is so much to learn. It is like an ocean, the deeper you go, the surer you are to find some precious pearls.
It is in this quest of mine to dive deeper and deeper that I got an opportunity to be a part of this Blogging Marathon. This post is my very first entry into this marathon. I am glad to join it as I will get an awesome chance to interact with many fellow bloggers. I am thankful to Srivalli Jetti, who is the organizer of this Blogging Marathon, to accept my request of joining it even in mid-session.
The theme I have chosen for this marathon is Kids Delight -Travel. A very interesting theme and am excited as it is because of kids only, I started my blog. My muffins have always remained a hit among kids. So much so that years back, children called me "Muffins aunty" Such simple n sweet memories automatically put a smile on your face and you feel everything worthwhile.
And muffins are something, you can carry yourself while travelling too. Even in summers, they remain good for 2 to 3 days. Recently, on my trip to Prayagraj to have a dip in Holy Kumbh, with family and friends, I was assigned to get cakes and muffins only. As I have mentioned in my earlier posts also, my nephew Ayush is a big fan of my muffins and it was a special request from him for the chocolate muffins.
So, without any brainstorming, my first entry to this marathon had to be muffins. I have already shared various types of muffins on my blog, like Vegan Chocolate muffins, Banana Walnut Chocolate Muffins, Strawberry Muffins and Apple Carrot Muffins, so which one to go for now?
As it is for kids, so chocolate has to be there. And nowadays, as I am experimenting with various other flours also, so I decided to try Ragi Chocolate Muffins.
Earlier I have tried Ragi Banana Cake. Even muffins can be made out of that recipe. So this time its plain Ragi with chocolate.
Eggless Ragi Muffins With Jaggery
These Eggless Ragi Chocolate muffins are not only made with a healthy flour but are also free of refined sugar. I have used jaggery to sweeten them up. So, completely healthy. You can serve these in breakfast, or in the lunch box or for any time munching. And if you are travelling, just carry with you these muffins. And anytime your kids feel hungry just handover one or two them.
How about knowing a little about Ragi Flour?
What Is Ragi?
Ragi is a millet also known as Finger Millet or Nachni Flour. It is a wonder grain seated on the topmost level amongst all the cereals. Ragi, being a millet is full of benefits.
Benefits of Ragi
- Rich source of digestible fibres, minerals and vitamins.
- Gluten-free
- It helps in reducing weight.
- Low in glycemic index which makes it good for diabetics.
- Excellent baby food as it not only improves digestion but is full of nutrients like iron and calcium.
- It boosts lactation. So, feeding mothers have ragi in some form or the other.
For more detailed info regarding the benefits of Ragi, read here.
Brownie Points Of My Eggless Ragi Chocolate Muffins
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Made with 100% Ragi Flour, no wheat flour used |
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Gluten-free |
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No refined sugar used. Made with jaggery |
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Butter-less |
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Easy ingredients available in all kitchens. |
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Easy & quick recipe. |
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Can be made in Otg, microwave convection, air fryer or in Pressure Cooker |
Step By Step Recipe
- Line muffin liners in the tart moulds or in the muffins tray. You can even line these in steel or glass bowls or paper cups also.
- Roast Ragi flour for 3 to 4 minutes on medium flame to get rid of the raw smell.
- In a big bowl take Ragi flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and choco chips. (Reserve some choco chips for garnishing on the top.
- In a jar of mixie, take curd, oil, vanilla essence and jaggery powder. Blend it to make a fine paste. This is done to ensure that the jaggery is fully dissolved.
- Add the jaggery mix to the dry ingredients and mix everything using cut and fold method. If you mix the batter vigorously or for too long then you will have dense and chewy muffins. So, be gentle with the batter and mix as little as possible.
- If required, adjust the consistency by adding some more milk.
- Add Vinegar. I started preheating my microwave convection at this stage. If baking in oven or pressure cooker then preheat it for 10 minutes and start early.
- Put the batter in the muffin liners. Sprinkle choco chips or sugar sprinkles.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes till the skewer inserted comes out clean.
Baking Ragi Muffins In Oven
Preheat oven at 180 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Start preheating the oven when you start preparing the batter. Keep the baking tray in the middle rack and bake for 16 to 18 minutes or till the skewer inserted comes out clean.
Baking Ragi Muffins In Microwave Convection
Preheat microwave at 180 degrees. The timer is built-in, generally, it takes 5 minutes. Start preheating when the batter is ready. When it gives a beep indicating that it is preheated, keep the baking tray with moulds and bake.
Baking Ragi Muffins In Pressure Cooker
Preheat pressure cooker for 10 minutes. Keep the muffin moulds on the stand/rack in the cooker. For complete details regarding baking in a pressure cooker, click here.
Baking Ragi Muffins In Air Fryer
Preheat Airfryer at 180 degrees for 5 minutes. Keep the muffin moulds in the airfryer basket and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
Ragi Chocolate Muffins
Healthy muffins made with Ragi flour and jaggery powder are perfect to have in breakfast or any other time or carry with you while travelling. A Handy snack for kids.
- My 1 Cup measures 240 ml
- 3/4 Cup Ragi Flour
- 1/4 Cup Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 Cup Oil
- 1/4 Cup Curd
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence
- 1/2 Cup + 2 Tbsp Jaggery Powder
- 1 or 2 Tablespoon Milk, at room temperature
- 1/4 Cup Choco Chips (Optional)
Line muffin liners in the tart moulds or in the muffins tray. You can even line these in steel or glass bowls.
Preheat oven at 180 degrees. (See Note 7)
Dry roast Ragi flour for 3 to 4 minutes to get rid of the raw smell. Let it cool down.
In a big bowl take Ragi flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and choco chips. (Reserve some choco chips for garnishing on the top)
In a jar of mixie, take curd, oil, vanilla essence and jaggery powder. Blend it to make a fine paste. This is done to ensure that jaggery is dissolved fully.
Add the jaggery mix to the dry ingredients and mix everything using cut and fold method. If required, adjust the consistency by adding little milk.
Add vinegar and mix again.
Put the batter in the muffin liners. Top the muffins with some chocolate chips or sugar sprinkles. Though this is completely optional.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes till skewer inserted comes out clean.
Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Serve with love. Or store them in an airtight container. Remains good for 3 to 4 days at room temperature. You can keep in the refrigerator for a longer shelf life. These can also be kept in the freezer. Just take them out, an hour before serving and they are perfect.
- The same quantity of sugar can be used in place of jaggery powder.
- You can scale the recipe as per your requirements.
- The same recipe can be made into a cake. For this, take a cake pan of 6" and bake it for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Use any cooking oil be it refined or olive oil or any other.
- You may or may not require milk. Add only if the batter is too thick otherwise no need.
- I baked these in microwave convection. You can bake these in air fryer or pressure cooker or electric oven.
- If baking in the oven or pressure cooker then preheat it for 10 to 12 minutes. Preheat microwave convection or airfryer for 5 minutes. So, start preheating accordingly.
- You can use lemon juice in place of vinegar.
I hope you have liked this recipe for making eggless ragi muffins and will surely try it out for your loved ones.
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Hello, Thanks for this wonderful recipe. I tried the ragi banana bread and it came out well. Can you please update the ingredients list for vinegar/lemon juice.
Hi! Glad that you liked it. As for your query, can you please repeat as I am not able to get it, seems to be some typo error.
I can’t seem to find the quantity of jaggery / sugar in the list ….
Recipe updated, pl chk now. Sorry for inconvenience caused 🙏
I loved the fact that no one can tell …it’s made of ragi….too good and very simple recipe
Hahaha… Thanks a lot dear❤️
Waise, could you taste ragi in it?
Hi Samira. SHoudl we seive the flours multiple times? Thanks
Hi Sandhya, while making cakes we should sieve the flour multiple times but we can skip this step in muffins.
Thank you so much Rajani😊
Jaggery and ragi is a wonderful combo. These chocolaty ragi muffins sound yum.
This Ragi muffins are so healthy and the fact that they are eggless too. I agree with you, when you start serious blogging, you are completely in to it. A never ending job.
Hi. I tried this recipe today. It tasted yum. My kids loved it. But it crumbled n did not hold shape when I demould it. Could you tell me where I went wrong.
Hi Prathima, Thanks for trying these out and sharing your lovely feedback. Maybe the batter was thick that’s why the muffins crumbled. Try adding little more liquid.
Welcome aboard, Samira. I have always loved the use of ragi in bakes and found that adding chocolate masks the flavor of ragi and so easily loved by kids. Your narration proves the point.
Thanks for the warm welcome dear😊
Thank you
Muffins looks delectable and healthy with that touch of ragi in it. I agree blogging is intoxicating, can relate to it.
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How much vinegar please?
1 teaspoon vinegar. Sorry for the inconvenience.
If substituting vinegar with lemon juice, then will that also be 1tsp?
Yes, Subhashree, use the same quantity of lemon juice.
Ragi and jaggery is a good combination. That’s an innovative and interesting recipe there Samira