These vanilla muffins with chocolate chips are incredibly practical, super tasty, and very easy to make. The combination of vanilla and chocolate chips makes for a delightful treat that's perfect for any occasion. The addition of yogurt or cream cheese keeps these muffins moist and fluffy, while the chocolate chips add a touch of sweetness in every bite.
Why You’ll Love This: You’ll love these muffins for their simplicity and delicious flavor. The batter comes together quickly, and the muffins bake up light, fluffy, and full of chocolatey goodness. They’re perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. Plus, the addition of a dollop of dulce de leche in the center makes these muffins extra special.
Perfect Occasion: These muffins are perfect for casual gatherings, brunches, or as a sweet treat to enjoy with your afternoon coffee or tea. They’re also great for packing into lunchboxes or serving at bake sales.
Decoration Tips: For a simple yet elegant presentation, dust the tops of the muffins with powdered sugar once they’ve cooled. You can also drizzle them with a bit of melted chocolate for added indulgence. If you want to make them look more festive, top with a few extra chocolate chips before baking or add a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings after they’ve cooled.
Ingredients:
- Muffins:
- 3 eggs
- 270g self-raising flour (or 270g plain flour with 10g baking powder)
- 125ml vanilla yogurt (or natural yogurt, cream cheese, or heavy cream)
- 200g granulated sugar
- 100ml oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200g chocolate chips
- Optional Filling:
- Dulce de leche
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- Mix the Batter:
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, self-raising flour, vanilla yogurt, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips. If you’re using plain flour with baking powder, mix the baking powder with the flour first. If not using self-raising flour, toss the chocolate chips in a little bit of flour before adding to the batter to prevent them from sinking.
- Fill the Muffin Cups:
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about halfway.
- If you’re adding dulce de leche, place a generous spoonful on top of the batter in each cup. It will sink to the middle during baking.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate and Serve:
- Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate once cooled.
- Enjoy your delicious and fluffy vanilla muffins with chocolate chips!
Enjoy! These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days. They also freeze well, so you can make a batch ahead and thaw as needed for a quick and delicious treat.