Chocolate Strawberry Muffins
Moist and fluffy chocolate muffins bursting with rich cocoa flavor, studded with juicy strawberries and dark chocolate chips. These bakery-style treats are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a midday pick-me-up—simple to bake and irresistibly decadent.
- Author: Djihane
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil (or butter)
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt or buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix brown sugar, melted coconut oil, eggs, yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir just until combined—do not overmix.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries and chocolate chips.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Top with additional chocolate chips and strawberry pieces if desired.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use frozen strawberries if fresh are unavailable—just thaw and drain them first.
- Swap dark chocolate chips with milk or white chocolate for variety.
- Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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