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Irresistible Mocha Muffins

Irresistible Mocha Muffins That Will Warm Your Heart

These irresistible mocha muffins blend rich chocolate and invigorating coffee for a delightful treat, perfect for brunch or snacking.
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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
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or half whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder unsweetened
  • 1 tbsp Instant Espresso Powder or brewed espresso
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 cup Whole Milk or Buttermilk or plant-based milk
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or Melted Butter or applesauce
  • 1 cup Brewed Coffee strongly brewed
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure extract
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips or toffee bits/nuts
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Toffee Bits
  • 1/2 cup Sprinkles
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts walnuts or pecans

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spoon or Ice Cream Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together sugar and eggs until frothy, then mix in milk, vegetable oil, brewed coffee, and vanilla.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Fill muffin liners about 3/4 full with batter and add any desired toppings.
  6. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
  7. Transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These muffins can be customized with various toppings and stored at room temperature for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

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