Double Chocolate Espresso Muffins
Indulge in the delightful experience of Double Chocolate Espresso Muffins, a perfect blend of rich cocoa and bold espresso flavors. These muffins are incredibly moist, making them an irresistible treat any time of day. Ideal for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or even dessert, their luscious texture and deep chocolate flavor will impress anyone lucky enough to enjoy them. With minimal prep time, you can whip up this batch in just over half an hour. Try customizing with your favorite chocolate chips or add-ins to make them uniquely yours!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 3 tbsp freshly brewed espresso
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Line muffin tins with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix together espresso, vanilla extract, sugar, eggs, and buttermilk until smooth; then gradually stir in melted butter.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined; fold in chocolate chips.
- Fill muffin cups to the top with batter and bake at 425°F for 5 minutes. Lower temperature to 350°F and bake for another 10-12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool muffins on a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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