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Espresso Chocolate Chip Muffins

Espresso Chocolate Chip Muffins That Bring Café Joy Home

Delicious Espresso Chocolate Chip Muffins combining rich flavors and quick preparation, elevating your breakfast experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Provides essential structure.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
  • 2 large eggs Contributes moisture.
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 0.5 cup melted butter Richness personified; margarine for dairy-free.
  • 0.5 cup milk Adds creaminess; almond or oat milk works.
  • 0.5 cup sour cream Increases density; plain yogurt is an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Boosts flavor.
  • 1 cup miniature chocolate chips Adds sweetness.
Espresso Streusel
  • 0.25 cup melted butter Binds streusel ingredients.
  • 0.33 cup all-purpose flour Provides structure.
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar Offers deeper flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder Elevates coffee flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • muffin pan
  • Muffin liners
  • ice cream scoop

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare muffin pans with liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar, then mix in butter, milk, sour cream, and vanilla.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry, stir gently, and fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Prepare the streusel by mixing melted butter, flour, sugars, salt, and espresso powder until crumbly.
  6. Fill each muffin liner with batter, about ¾ full.
  7. Sprinkle streusel over the tops of the muffin batter.
  8. Bake at 425°F for 6 minutes, then reduce to 350°F and bake for 10-15 minutes.
  9. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure wet ingredients are at room temperature for better batter consistency. Customize muffins to your taste by swapping chocolate types or adding nuts.

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