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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: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup milk can substitute with almond milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line with muffin liners.
  2. In a 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, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped cherries and chocolate chips.
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: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an extra touch, sprinkle some chocolate chips on top before baking.

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