# Chocolate Bean-Infused Muffins These Double Chocolate Black Bean Muffins Offer Sweet Nutrition By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-06-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-chocolate References: [veggieandthebeastfeast](http://veggieandthebeastfeast.com/2014/11/13/double-chocolate-black-bean-muffins/) Double Chocolate Black Bean Muffins are a [sweet and healthy treat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beloved-foods) for breakfast or snack time. The black beans infused into these muffins add moisture and nutritional benefits, such as an array of fiber as well as calcium and iron. Coconut oil gives these muffins a soft texture, while almond milk aids in hiding the black bean flavor. Contrary to [conventional chocolate muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cocoa-with-marshmallow-muffins), these muffins are made from whole wheat flour, which adds even more nutritional benefits. While these double chocolate muffins offer a wide range of health benefits, they also appeal to someone with a sweet tooth. With [vegan-friendly chocolate chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-chip-cookies) and high-quality cocoa powder, these muffins by Veggie and the Beast still provide a sugary sweet taste along with quality ingredients that are good for the body. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Black Bean Infused Foods:** Opportunity for creating innovative and healthier food products by infusing black beans for added nutritional benefits. - **Alternative Sweeteners:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for developing healthier sweeteners to replace refined sugar in baked goods. - **Vegan-friendly Baked Goods:** Growing market demand for plant-based baked goods, presenting opportunities for innovative recipes and product offerings. ### Where This Applies - **Food Manufacturing:** Opportunity for food manufacturers to explore the use of black beans as an ingredient and develop new products that offer enhanced nutritional value. - **Health Food Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for health food retailers to expand their product range with alternative sweetener options and vegan-friendly baked goods. - **Culinary Education:** Opportunity for culinary schools and educators to incorporate black bean-infused recipes and vegan baking techniques into their curriculum to meet the growing demand for healthier and plant-based options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protein-Packed Mini Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-bites-mini-muffins.md) - [Nourishing Chickpea Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-brownies.md) - [Gluten-Free Chocolate Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-double-chocolate-muffins.md) - [Health-Focused Plant-Based Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-baking-mix.md) - [Chocolaty Keto Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-made-great.md) - [Nutritionally Enhanced Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-made-great1.md) - [Plant-Powered Mini Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-vegan-muffin.md) - [Superfood English Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-english-muffins-queen-st-bakery.md) - [Caffeinated Chocolate Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energizing-brownies.md)