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Chocolate Cherry Muffins

Deliciously moist muffins packed with rich chocolate and tart cherries, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup milk or non-dairy alternative
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
  • 1 cup cherries pitted and chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients: milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped cherries.
Baking
  1. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

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