No, these chocolate chickpea muffins are not sugar free, but the cocoa powder is so bitter that I felt these healthy chocolate zucchini muffins needed a sweetener. So, while there's not a ton of added sugar, there is some. Of course, you can always omit it! I used brown sugar, but you could also try coconut sugar, honey or maple syrup! The bananas also add a nice natural sweetness too, especially if they're riper,