Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a 12-cup or 2 6-cup cupcake tins with liners.
Add all items EXCEPT chocolate chips to a high-powered blender like a vitamix, in the order listed (this is important!). Blend, using a tamper to thoroughly combine into a uniform consistency.
Remove container from the base of the blender and stir in 3/4 cup chocolate chips. Fill 11 muffin tins evenly with batter--I find this to be a rounded 1/4 cup. This is a slightly thick batter, so don't expect it to pour.
Top muffins with remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips and bake for 23 minutes (they will seem a little soft but they will firm up). Allow to cool 10 minutes before removing from the tins and placing on a cool rack. Cool another 10 minutes before enjoying! PS the longer they cool, the easier to take the wrapper off. Leftovers will keep tightly sealed at room temp for 2 days or in the fridge for 5 days. PRO TIP: Microwave for 13 seconds out of the fridge or 9 seconds at room temp for melty chips :)