Chocolate Breakfast Muffins Recipe

Indulge in intensely decadent Chocolate Breakfast Muffins! These aren't your average muffins; they boast a rich, dark chocolate flavor without being overly sweet. This recipe is incredibly versatile: bake 12 standard muffins or 6 giant jumbo muffins (bake jumbo muffins for 20-25 minutes). Perfect for meal prep, these muffins freeze beautifully! For extra chocolate indulgence, sprinkle with chocolate chips straight from the oven. Feeling healthier? Halve the chocolate chips – they're still amazing! Recipe developed by the King Arthur Flour test kitchen.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 37 mins

Calories 230.3 kcal

Protein 7g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Breakfast Muffins

Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder
Unbleached All Purpose Flour
Light Brown Sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
Espresso Powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or ½ cup for a healthier option)
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
Vanilla
Vinegar
Butter

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How to Make Chocolate Breakfast Muffins

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full.
Bake for 18-22 minutes for standard muffins, or 20-25 minutes for jumbo muffins, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Sprinkle with extra chocolate chips while still warm for an extra decadent treat.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

84g

Fat

29g

Carbs

11g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Breakfast Muffins?

Chocolate Breakfast Muffins takes about 52 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 37 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Breakfast Muffins?

Chocolate Breakfast Muffins has approximately 230.3 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Breakfast Muffins?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Breakfast Muffins are Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder, Unbleached All Purpose Flour, Light Brown Sugar, Baking Powder, Espresso Powder, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.