Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe
Deliciously moist and tender Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins made with Greek yogurt and sweetened with natural maple syrup. These bite-sized treats are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, featuring gooey mini chocolate chips for an extra burst of chocolate in every bite.
- Author: Cleo
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup plain full fat Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup maple syrup
Add-ins
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth. Then whisk in the eggs thoroughly.
- Combine Batter: Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and gently stir with a rubber spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins light and tender.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Prepare Muffin Pan: Spray a mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Distribute the batter evenly into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Optionally, sprinkle extra mini chocolate chips on top of each muffin for added chocolatey goodness.
- Bake the Muffins: Place the muffin pan in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool Muffins: Allow the mini muffins to cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins; mix until ingredients are just combined.
- Using mini chocolate chips helps distribute melted chocolate evenly throughout each bite.
- Ensure butter is melted and slightly cooled before adding to prevent cooking the eggs.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt and butter with plant-based alternatives.
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