Chocolate Chip Muffins: A Healthy Twist on a Classic Treat
Chocolate chip muffins are a timeless favourite, beloved by kids and adults alike. They’re the perfect snack to satisfy your sweet tooth, whether you're on the go, need a post-workout pick-me-up, or want a cozy treat with your afternoon coffee.
This recipe is simple to whip up, yet it feels indulgent thanks to the rich chocolate chips and the peanut butter drizzle. To elevate them even further, I topped them with a sprinkle of our limited-edition peanut butter granola from Haley’s Pantry. The result? A muffin so good, you might just call it a dessert, but so healthy, you can enjoy it guilt-free.
Because let’s be honest—one can never have too much peanut butter or chocolate!
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour (or almond flour, if preferred)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- a pinch of cinnamon optional
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (I only use full-fat)
- ⅔ cup almond milk (or milk of your choice)
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- ⅓ cup grass-fed butter (melted) or olive oil
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
Directions:
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly with butter or oil.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat or almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the Greek yogurt, almond milk, maple syrup (or honey), and melted butter (or olive oil).
- Bring it together: Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Fill the muffin tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Cool and decorate: Let the muffins cool for a few minutes, then drizzle with peanut butter and sprinkle with Haley’s Pantry Peanut Butter Granola for added crunch.
