Description
Say hello to The Ultimate Double Chocolate Muffins—a bakery-style treat with a wholesome twist! Rich, fluffy, and bursting with chocolatey goodness, these muffins taste indulgent but are secretly made with better-for-you ingredients like Greek yogurt, stevia, and a touch of instant coffee to make that cocoa flavor sing. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack that feels like a hug in muffin form, they’ll fill your kitchen with the most irresistible aroma and your heart with pure joy. One bite and you’ll see: healthy baking never tasted this good.
Ingredients
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65g Greek yogurt (low-fat or full-fat)
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60g melted butter (or coconut oil)
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250ml skim milk + 1 tbsp white vinegar (homemade buttermilk)
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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2 tsp instant coffee
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30g unsweetened cocoa powder
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240g all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free blend)
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1 tsp baking powder + ½ tsp baking soda
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Pinch of salt
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90g stevia or preferred granulated sweetener
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60g sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat & Prep: Heat oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin.
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Make Buttermilk: Stir vinegar into milk and let sit 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk together yogurt, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and coffee until smooth. Add sweetener and buttermilk; whisk again.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Fold Gently: Add dry to wet ingredients, folding just until combined. Don’t overmix!
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Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in chips.
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Bake: Divide batter among cups (almost full). Bake 5 min at 450°F, then lower to 375°F (190°C) and bake 15 more minutes.
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Cool & Enjoy: Let cool 5 min before transferring to a rack.
Notes
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Chocolate Orange: Add zest of 1 orange to the batter.
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Mint Magic: Swap vanilla for 1 tsp peppermint extract.
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Berry Burst: Fold in ½ cup raspberries or strawberries.
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Peanut Butter Dream: Swirl ½ cup peanut butter into the batter before baking.
Nutrition
- Calories: 165 cal Per Slice
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 6.5g