Chocolate Strawberry Muffins are the perfect combination of rich chocolate and sweet, juicy strawberries, making them a delightful treat for breakfast, dessert, or a midday snack. These moist and fluffy muffins are loaded with chunks of fresh strawberries and chocolate chips, creating a decadent, indulgent bite in every mouthful. The sweetness of the strawberries complements the deep cocoa flavor, while the chocolate chips add extra richness. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just craving something sweet, these muffins are sure to satisfy both chocolate and fruit lovers alike.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the strawberries and chocolate chips: Gently fold in the diced strawberries and chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Fill the muffin tin: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool and serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These Chocolate Strawberry Muffins are a sweet and indulgent treat that combines the best of both worlds—rich chocolate and fresh, juicy strawberries in every bite!
