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Weeknight Chocolate Chip Muffins

9 servings

Breakfast

Weeknight Chocolate Chip Muffins

These Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffins are fluffy, chocolatey, and made with wholesome ingredients for a satisfying treat anytime.

author’s note

Tastes Like a Treat, Feels Like a Win!

While “healthy” means something different to everyone, my goal with these muffins was simple.

I wanted a muffin that tastes like it came from a bakery but uses better-for-you ingredients. Because honestly, if a muffin doesn’t have great flavor and texture, what’s the point?

These muffins are rich in flavor and have the reliable soft, tender texture. They’re made with more wholesome ingredients, so they actually fill you up and keep you satisfied, whether it’s breakfast, a snack, or dessert.

Process shots--combining the dry ingredients and wet ingredients, and then mixing them all together

Ingredients

IngredientTips & Swaps
White Whole Wheat FlourWhite whole wheat gives these Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffins a soft texture with a little extra fiber. All-purpose flour works too.
Greek Yogurta reliable is Honey Vanilla Greek yogurt by Greek Gods.
Coconut OilMeasure after melting, then let it cool to room temp before mixing it in.
Brown SugarBe sure to lightly pack it when measuring.
Mini Chocolate ChipsMini chips spread more evenly throughout the batter, so every bite has chocolate.

    Quick Tip

    Want to make healthy chocolate chip cupcakes? Prepare these muffins and then add a Healthy Buttercream Frosting on top!

    Process shots of Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffins-- mixing the batter: spooning it into a cupcake pan

    How To Make Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffins

    The full recipe card is down below; here are my top tips for making these muffins:

    1. Cool coconut oil: Melt the oil and let it cool to room temp so it won’t clump.
    2. Room-temp ingredients: Helps everything mix evenly for fluffier muffins.
    3. Grease muffin tin: Liners make the batter stick. Grease a good pan for straightforward release.
    4. Cool on rack: This stops soggy bottoms and keeps muffins from sticking.

    Storage


    Store these healthy chocolate chip muffins in an airtight container in the fridge; let stand at room temp for 30 minutes to 1 hour before eating — then microwave for 5-10 seconds to warm through. They’re best enjoyed within 2-3 days.

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