These Chocolate Muffins are a true treat for chocolate lovers, featuring a moist, tender crumb enriched with cocoa and dotted with chocolate chips. Made with yogurt to ensure moistness and a light texture, these muffins are not just delicious but also easy to whip up. They strike the perfect balance between indulgence and simplicity.
Why You’ll Love This: The combination of bitter cocoa and sweet chocolate chips makes these muffins irresistibly good. The use of yogurt not only adds a delightful tang but also ensures that each muffin is wonderfully soft. They’re perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without being overly decadent.
Perfect Occasion: These muffins are perfect for breakfast, as a snack during a busy day, or as a sweet treat in a lunchbox. They’re also great for casual gatherings, picnics, or as a comforting snack to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.
Decoration Tips: To enhance their appearance and add a touch of elegance, top each muffin with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a few extra chocolate chips right after baking. You could also sprinkle a little cocoa powder or drizzle some melted chocolate over the top for a more decadent finish.
Ingredients:
- 175g flour
- 150g plain yogurt
- 70g erythritol or 100g sugar
- 30g chocolate chips
- 30g vegetable oil
- 20g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 eggs
- 8g baking powder
Instructions:
- Start by whisking the eggs with your choice of erythritol or sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the oil and yogurt to the egg mixture, stirring to combine thoroughly.
- Sift the cocoa powder, flour, and baking powder into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Distribute the batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool for a few minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Optionally, top each muffin with a small dollop of Greek yogurt and a few chocolate chips for decoration.
Enjoy these lusciously moist Chocolate Muffins, perfect for any chocolate enthusiast!
