Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line one muffin tin, set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the sugar and oil. Beat on high for 2 minutes. Add the coconut milk and coconut yogurt, mix until combined. Add the egg and coconut flakes, mix until combined.

Step 3

In a separate mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk the ingredients together.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Carefully mix until the batter is smooth and no flour pockets remain. Fold in chocolate chips if desired.

Step 5

Using a large scoop, fill each liner (I use a #20 scoop which as approximately 3.5 tbsp.). Place in the oven to bake for 18-20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.