Chocolate Muffins

Here’s a simple and delicious Chocolate Muffin recipe:

🍫 Chocolate Muffins

Ingredients (makes about 12 muffins):

• 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour

• ½ cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• ¾ cup (180ml) milk

• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter)

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup (175g) chocolate chips or chunks

Optional Add-ins:

• ½ cup chopped nuts

• ½ tsp espresso powder (enhances chocolate flavor)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.

2. Mix dry ingredients:
   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Mix wet ingredients:
   In another bowl, combine milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.

4. Combine:
   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined (don’t overmix).

5. Fold in chocolate chips and any optional add-ins.

6. Scoop batter into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.

7. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).

8. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Tips:

• For extra chocolatey muffins, sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top before baking.

• Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Would you like a version that’s vegan, gluten-free, or lower in sugar?