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Irresistible Mocha Muffins

Irresistible Mocha Muffins That Will Warm Your Heart

These Irresistible Mocha Muffins combine chocolate and coffee, making for a perfect breakfast treat that’s quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can swap with gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder No substitutions recommended
  • 1 tbsp Instant Espresso Powder Ground coffee works for milder flavor
  • 2 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh for best results
  • 1 ts Baking Soda
  • 1/2 ts Salt
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar adds deeper flavor
  • 2 large Eggs Flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 cup Milk (Whole or Buttermilk) Plant-based milk for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or Melted Butter Coconut oil for unique flavor
  • 1 cup Brewed Coffee Brewed espresso for stronger flavor
  • 1 ts Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate for richer flavor
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Toffee Bits
  • 2 tbsp Coarse Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Mini Chocolate Chips

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Ice Cream Scoop

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk sugar and eggs until frothy, then add milk, oil, coffee, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Fold chocolate chips into the batter evenly.
  6. Fill muffin liners about 3/4 full with batter.
  7. Sprinkle with toppings before baking.
  8. Bake for 18–22 minutes, check doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Let cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to personalize toppings and adjust baking times for different muffin sizes.

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