Description
Delicious Cherry Chocolate Chip Muffins that combine the tartness of cherries with the richness of chocolate, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ยฝ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- ยฝ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until well combined.
- Mix the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combinedโdonโt overmix, or your muffins may turn out tough.
- Fold in the cherries and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with the batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a nutty flavor, consider using almond milk. To make it gluten-free, substitute with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg