Easy & Healthy Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Muffins
These easy and healthy bakery-style chocolate chip muffins are a perfect treat for any time of day. Made with wholesome ingredients, they're a healthier alternative to store-bought options and quick to prepare!
Equipment
- Standard 12-cup muffin tin
- Paper Liners
- Medium Mixing Bowl
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spoon or Spatula
- Trigger-release ice cream scoop (optional)
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Muffin Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup buttermilk room temperature (or make your own by combining 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice/vinegar and letting it sit for 5 minutes!)
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled (that's 8 tablespoons)
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips (reserve 2 tablespoons for topping)
For Topping (Optional)
- 0.5 tablespoon coarse sugar optional, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Get Ready: Start by preheating your oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners – this makes cleanup a breeze!
- Whisk Dry Goodness: In a medium mixing bowl, gently whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this aside for a moment.
- Combine Wet Wonders: In a separate, larger mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, both granulated and brown sugars, the cooled melted butter, and vanilla extract until everything is smoothly combined.
- Mix Smartly: Now, add your dry ingredient mix to the wet ingredients. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula just until you no longer see streaks of dry flour. A slightly lumpy batter is actually perfect for tender muffins, so be careful not to overmix, as this can make your muffins tough!
- Fold in Chocolatey Joy: Gently fold in most of your chocolate chips, saving about 2 tablespoons to sprinkle on top. This ensures every muffin gets that signature bakery look!
- Fill & Top: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling them almost to the very top. A trigger-release ice cream scoop makes this step super easy! Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips and your optional coarse sugar over each muffin for that extra special finish.
- Bake for Bakery Bliss: Pop your muffins into the preheated 425°F (218°C) oven for just 5 minutes. This initial high heat helps them rise beautifully! Then, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for another 15-17 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Enjoy: Let your delicious muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. These homemade treats are best enjoyed warm and fresh – a healthier, happier choice than store-bought!
Notes
These homemade treats are best enjoyed warm and fresh – a healthier, happier choice than store-bought!
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Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 371kcal
Total Carbs: 49g
Net Carbs: 47g
Fats: 17g
Protein: 6g
Calories: 371kcal
Total Carbs: 49g
Net Carbs: 47g
Fats: 17g
Protein: 6g
