Chocolate Raspberry Freekeh Muffins {+ Cookbook Giveaway}
These chocolate raspberry freekeh muffins are unlike any regular muffin! Although they are moist, bursting with juicy raspberries and delicious, they are also spotting a good serving of whole grains and fibers from freekeh.
I like discovering and trying new healthy foods. Recently, I’ve been enjoying hearty grains and incorporating more into our diets like farro, amaranth and millet.
When Kelli from The Corner Kitchen introduced me to freekeh, a high-fiber whole grain I was intrigued. All the nutrious benefits of high protein source and low caloric content made me want to try it immediately. But I was lost for recipe ideas especially how to get my husband interested in another good-for-him food. Luckily Kelli loves freekeh very much that she wrote an entire cookbook on it!! Everyday Freekeh Meals solved my problems and I am loving how it has made it easy to add this whole grain to our dinner table and now breakfasts.
Wondering what it tastes like? Freekeh has a firm, chewy texture and a distinct flavor that’s earthy, nutty and slightly smoky, making them perfect in sides, savory and sweet dishes. Wondering where you can find it? I picked up organic cracked freekeh from Bob’s Red Mill in my grocery store specialty section and I am sure any nature food store will carry it.
The e-cookbook has 30 easy-to-make everyday freekeh recipes. From these breakfast chocolate raspberry freekeh muffins to lunches, dinners and of course dessert recipes. These chocolate raspberry freekeh muffins are one of the many recipes I tried and loved. They are moist, hearty, bursting with ripe juicy raspberries and just what every morning needs. A good dose of high fiber grains in your delicious muffins.
Now for the GIVEAWAY! I had to buy an extra copy for one of you. That’s right, I’m giving ONE lucky reader a free copy of Everyday Freekeh Meals! Just let me know below in the comments: What new healthy food you have tried recently and loved? Goodluck! (Giveaway ends 10/15/14)
Chocolate Raspberry Freekeh Muffins
These chocolate raspberry freekeh muffins are unlike any regular muffin! Although they are moist, bursting with juicy raspberries and delicious, they are also spotting a good serving of whole grains and fibers from freekeh.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup cracked freekeh (I used this kind)
- ¾ cup water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup butter, melted and cooled
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups fresh raspberries
- ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the freekeh, water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and reduce heat to medium low and simmer to cook for about 15 minutes until all the water is absorbed. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool completely
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with liners and set aside
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
- In large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix well. Add in half of the dry ingredient and mix until just combined. Add the milk and mix until combined. Then finish with the remaining dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Using a rubber spatula, stir in the freekeh. Fold in the raspberries and mini chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each ¾ of the way. Bake muffins for 22-25 minutes or until golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 5 minutes. Transfer muffins to a wire cooling rack.
I’m seeing freekeh all over the place – I must try it! These muffins look so good – and they even match your color scheme! Love it! 🙂
Oh that is true! Thanks Ahu!
very interesting and wholesome recipe 🙂
Thanks Dixya!
I love Kelli’s blog!!! I didn’t know she wrote a cookbook?! love these muffins, Z. . I need to get my hands on some freekeh .. and I just like saying that word too. . 🙂 I recently had flax seeds for the first time (I think?) in the energy balls I made and LOVE them! Does that count?! 🙂
Yes she did!! Hahha the word cracks me up too 🙂
I’ve never tried freekeh, but I love grains, so I’m assuming I’d love it too! These muffins look delicious — chocolate and raspberry are one of my favorite combinations!
Yes you will love it Marcie!
i have not yet tried freekeh but am very intrigued! i didn’t use to like certain vegetables but seem to gravitate towards them more now. i know that isn’t necessarily a health food that i have tried recently, but i am much more willing to try new foods than i was even five years ago. it must come with age!
I agree Lesley, it must be coming of age. I sure am enjoying my vegetables now too.
Seeing the word “freekeh” made me laugh, but now reading this post I see you didn’t make it up! 😉 I learned a little something today, and these muffins look delicious!! 🙂
Lol! I love saying the word too 🙂
These muffins look so pretty Zainab! I just tried freekeh last year too and love it! I can’t seem to get the hubs on board though but these muffins sound like the perfect way 🙂 Love the chocolate and raspberry combo!
Thanks kelly!
What what?! Never had freekeh, but these look absolutely delish!
I have no idea what freekeh was until this. I have actually never even seen it but these muffins look amazing!
I’m glad you found out about it! Passing the deliciousness along!
These muffins are just gorgeous! I love the chocolate and raspberry combo 🙂 Pinned!
Thanks Chelsea!
Everywhere I look I’m seeing freekeh these days! I never would have thought it could be baked into muffins, but these look delicious and so healthy 🙂
It’s becoming quite popular and was excited for this cookbook!
I’m a freekeh freak! Why haven’t I put it in a dessert yet? This sounds awesome!
It is awesome indeed in dessert!!
Sounds interesting. I have never tried making anything with freekeh.
You should 🙂
Freekah souns a lot like wheatberries – chewy and nutty. I can totally get behind that! These muffins look delicious!
I haven’t tried wheatberries and now I have to!
Can’t wait to try this grain. Chocolate and raspberry are my favorite flavors to combine. I just recently tried quinoa and I loved it. Now I’m anxious to learn more healthy choices to incorporate into my daily life.
Quinoa is such a great substitute and healthy addition. I am sure you will love freekeh too.
Never tried freekeh but it is high on my to list – the muffins look pretty tempting. New fods I have tried recently – soya bread. delish
Soya bread? I need to try it!!
Hmmm… I’m into healthy grains too, but have actually never tried freekah. I will check it out! Thanks for sharing this lovely recipe – fresh raspberries are my favorite fruit, for sure. 🙂
I hope you try it Sarah!
YUM!!!!!!
I don’t know how I have missed this grain (I adore ancient grains and use them often) but thank you for introducing me to freekah! I’ll have to give it a try!
I know you will love this!!
These muffins look amazing, Zainab! Love the chocolate and raspberry, such a great flavour combo!
Thanks Jessica!
I’ve never heard of freekeh before but I’m glad I found out about it. I will have to look for it next time I go shopping! Your muffins look AMAZING, Zainab. And beautiful photos, as always! 🙂
It’s a ‘new’ ancient grain and I am loving the attention it’s getting 😉
What delicious muffins! I’ve never heard of freekeh before.
Hi, Zainab! I’ve never cooked with freekah before but I have to admit it sounds right up my street! Ingenius to add it to muffins, too.
Muffins always make me feel better. These would no doubt make me feel amazing!
omg freekeh sounds like what i would name a pet kitten hahaha… never had it before but these muffins look so yummy 🙂 And they’re actually healthy, which is so awesome because muffins from the store might as well be cupcakes these days…
Hhahah that is so true lol!
I recently tried quino and I liked it.:) These muffins look amazing!
Quinoa is just a great addition.
These muffins are so pretty! I love the contrast of raspberry and chocolate. Muffins are my favorite grab and go snack or dessert and they’re the easiest to whip up. Kelli is a freekah queen and I’m super impressed you got them in this recipe! Thanks for the giveaway, the healthiest thing I’ve tried and liked recently was probably coconut flour. I’ve got some garbanzo bean flour waiting to be experimented with 🙂
Thank you Mary Frances! Kelli is indeed the freekeh queen. I need to try coconut flour as well. I love coconut everything so I am sure the flour will be right up my alley.
Gorgeous muffins! My new favorite healthy food is Kale powder I made. It is nice to sprinkle in soups and sauces.
Kale powder? I need to try that!!
Whoooo hoooooo. I am super excited to have won this book. Made my day. Cant wait to start cooking in my kitchen.
Congratulations!!