Strawberry Chocolate Chip Muffins
Soft, fluffy Strawberry Chocolate Chip Muffins bursting with fresh ripe strawberries and rich semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfectly balanced in sweetness with a moist, tender crumb, these muffins are ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert and easy to customize for dietary needs.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Prepare Your Oven and Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease your muffin tin or line it with paper liners. This ensures your muffins cook evenly and pop out easily once baked.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt to distribute everything evenly. This helps the muffins rise properly and taste balanced.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and combined. These wet ingredients provide moisture and richness to the muffins.
- Incorporate Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, gently folding with a spatula just until combined. It’s okay if the batter looks a little lumpy—overmixing can make the muffins tough.
- Add Strawberries and Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the chopped fresh strawberries and chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter for consistent bursts of flavor.
- Fill the Muffin Cups and Bake: Scoop the batter evenly into your prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Bake in the oven for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This prevents soggy bottoms and keeps their perfect texture intact.
Notes
- Use the freshest strawberries possible for juiciest texture and brightest flavor.
- Stir the batter gently to avoid tough muffins caused by gluten overdevelopment.
- Use cold milk and eggs for a more tender crumb.
- Toss berries and chocolate chips in a little flour before folding into the batter to prevent sinking.
- Check muffins a few minutes before the suggested baking time to avoid overbaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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