Rye bread.
BBQ sauce.
Organic Dijon mustard.
Peanut flour.
Dairy-free chocolate chips.
Whole grain pasta.
Organic Ketchup.
Castile soap.
Nut butter.
Coconut sugar.
AND MORE!
You guys. I'm pretty excited right now. You see that list? Those are all things that I can't buy in my small city in China, but they're heading my way in the mail because...
...iHerb SHIPS TO CHINA!
I don't know if you've heard of iHerb before, but it was one of my favorite websites to use when we lived in NYC to order healthy, often organic, inexpensive food on-line. They sell my favorite peanut flour (which I use in this sauce, these muffins, and these overnight oats), all kinds of healthy, organic condiments, dairy-free chocolate, soaps, lotions, bread, snacks, gluten-free and vegan cookies, and so much more. They're amazing and their prices, depending on what you're buying, are really good in my opinion.
But back to the best part. One of my foreign friends here in the city randomly mentioned that she's been ordering almond milk on-line. When I asked where from, she told me iHerb. I couldn't believe she was ordering from the same company I used in America. We've only been ordering on-line from Taobao (Chinese Amazon) and I never considered using another site because I figured the prices for shipping would cost me my arm. BUT, I found out that if my order is under 10 pounds, shipping is normal...we're talking $4 or even up to free! Y'all, that's cheaper than what I'd pay for shipping most times in America. Yes, it might take a while to get to me, but that's a steal!
This news might not excite you very much, but for this health nut, having access to food that is from America, healthy, has english nutrition labels, and ships to my door for cheap dollars is AMAZING.
And there's good news for you all too! If you use THIS CODE, you can save $5 off your first order! iHerb ships over 35,000 products to over 150 countries, so I bet no matter where you live you can benefit from this site, just as I have living here in China.
For instance, if it wasn't for on-line shopping, I wouldn't have been able to make these Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chunk Vegan Muffins. I can't find whole grain flour, shredded coconut, or dairy-free chocolate anywhere in my city. I also love to use coconut sugar in most of my baking and that's not available either. In my opinion, all of those ingredients are what makes these Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chunk Vegan Muffins so amazing. There's nothing quite like biting into a soft muffin, oozing with chucks of gooey, dark chocolate and crispy coconut flakes. Brett's eyes lit up at first bite and I'm sure yours will too!
If you make these Toasted Coconut Dark Chocolate Chunk Muffins, please let me know! Leave a comment or take a picture and tag #theconscientiouseater on Instagram!
Also, let me know if you've ever used iHerb and what your favorite products are!
Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chunk Vegan Muffins
These whole grain Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chunk Vegan Muffins are oozing with rich, gooey chocolate and speckled with crisp, toasted coconut to make every bite delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 cups spelt flour
- ¾ cup coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water)
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 cup shredded coconut, toasted
- 3.5 oz. (100 grams) dark chocolate, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F/205C degrees.
- Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray or line them with silicone muffin liners and set aside.
- Prepare your flax egg by whisking together 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed and 3 tablespoons water. Set aside to set.
- Stir together the dry ingredients, from the flour to salt.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add in the wet ingredients, including your pre-made flax egg. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the toasted coconut and chocolate chunks.
- Divide the batter among 11-12 muffin cups.
- Bake for 15-22 minutes or until golden brown.
Catarina Dinis says
Hello! I really liked these muffins and was wondering if they are freezer friendly? Thank you for the great recipe. 🙂
Faith VanderMolen says
I'm so glad you liked them Catarina! I don't think I've frozen these muffins specifically, but I find muffins freeze really well so I don't think you'll have a problem. I usually place my frozen muffins straight into the microwave for a couple minutes and the reheat beautifully! Happy baking!
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
The mention of muffins and I'm already interested, but then you throw those hunky chocolate chunks and I can barely contain my muffin cravings! And the toasty coconut to top it off, mmmm I want the whole batch please <3
Faith says
Chocolate chunks get everyone;) Thanks for your kind words Natalie!
Oscar says
Cool. I'll have to order in Europe and see if I get the same deal as you.
I'm in Viet Nam, but I see you are gone now :(.
Faith says
Yeah definitely check it out! I hope the prices are good for you there too. Yeah, we sadly ended up only having a couple rainy days in Vietnam so heading over to Cambodia earlier. We can't wait to go back though. Hope your travels are going well!
Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says
These muffins look wicked good! Im currently drooling all over myself! You can never go wrong with chocolate and coconut!
Faith says
Ah, thanks Bethany! And I agree, I love the chocolate coconut combination!
Alyssa @ renaissancerunnergirl says
Wow, that is amazing! I can't believe that's the shipping cost. I had trouble when I was living in the UK to ship anything (although I wanted stuff like real Vermont/Maine/Canadian maple syrup, and peanut and sunflower butter...)
Faith says
I know! I love iherb! That's a bummer about shipping to the UK. I would have missed those things too!
Leah M @ love me, feed me says
I've been so excited about these since you teased us on instagram!! YAY iHerb!! Pretty sure the shipping to China is cheaper than to Canada haha! Since being in NYC I've been ordering everything off Amazon because free shipping haha. And because mail is always exciting!
Faith says
They're so good! That's crazy about shipping to Canada! And yes to ordering online in the city! Best way to go!! Enjoy all your mail Leah!
Yo Mama says
I am so excited! iHerb here I come. You had me at shredded coconut. I've been wanting to try some of your recipes, but haven't come across peanut flour or coconut sugar here in Ireland. Thanks for the tip and for the code to save $5.
Faith says
Yay!! I'm so glad I mentioned it so you can get more things shipped to you. I'm guessing they ship to Ireland if they ship to China:) you'll love peanut flour! I just got half my order in yesterday and already used my coconut sugar and have been putting Sriracha on everything:)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thank goodness for online food shopping! Haha! Even here in the states, it feels like Christmas opening a box of the goodies I don't has access to at my own local store!
Faith says
So true! Anything I get in the mail is awesome. Snail mail is the best:)