Chocolate Chip Muffins

I always make sure to have a box of fresh snacks on the kitchen counter for when the kids get hungry, and chocolate chip muffins are definitely a favorite in our rotation. Not only do they satisfy those sudden cravings, but they also make a great addition to the kids’ lunches and are perfect for snacking on the go. Sometimes I even sneak a few in as a cheeky snack for school drop-offs. These muffins are just the perfect treat to have on hand for those moments when hunger strikes.

Getting kids involved in the kitchen is a great way to teach them important life skills and to encourage them to try new foods. I love to make this easy recipe that my daughter can help with and I’ve noticed that when she’s involved in the cooking process, she’s more excited to eat the food she’s made. It’s a fun activity that allows us to spend quality time together while also teaching her the effort that goes into her lunches. Plus, it’s a great way to bond and create lasting memories. Cooking with kids doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming, and the benefits are definitely worth it. So next time you’re in the kitchen, consider letting the little ones join in on the fun!

A way to add texture to this Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe is to cut up the choc chips when your out them in ( I will also do this to prevent my 2 year old from picking out the chocolate chips).

Words of advice..

Okay I dont know about you but I always advocate for cracking eggs in a seperate small bowl before adding them to the big bowl. Every time Im in a hurry and think it’ll be fine I always get caught out and low and behold theres a bit of cracked shell im digging out with flour clouding up the mixture. It is not a good feeling so just take the extra time to crack it in a seperate bowl!

I made these mini muffins in a small muffin pan because the kids prefer eating the smaller sizes over the bigger ones. I ended up with 24 mini muffins, and they were gone in no time. The kids absolutely loved them and couldn’t get enough of these delicious little treats. I’ll definitely be making them again soon!

CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

Course: SnacksDifficulty: Easy

Servings

12

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Calories per serving

204

kcal

These delicious snacks are perfect for grabbing on the go. They never last long in our house, so we hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

Ingredients

• 2 cups organic flour
  2 tsp baking powder
  3/4 cup caster sugar
  2 eggs
  1/4 cup avocado oil
  1/2 cup milk
  1 tsp vanilla extract
  1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions

• Preheat oven to 180C and place 12 muffin cup liners in a muffin tray. (or you can make 24 small size muffins).
• In a large bowl sift in the flour, baking powder and caster caster sugar.
  In a seperate small bowl mix the eggs, avocado oil, milk and vanilla extract.
• Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well with a wooden spoon.
  Now add in your chocolate chips and stir until their mixed through.
• Scoop the mixture into the muffin cups and bake for large muffins for 20-25min or small muffins for 15min.
• Let the muffins cool for 10 minutes before removing them from the tray.
  I store these in a air tight container for 3-4 days but they are the best eaten fresh.
  

Notes

• 1. These are best eaten fresh, but can be stored in a container for up to 3 days. Let muffins completely cool before storing them in an airtight container.
• I made these in a small muffin pan because the kids love eating the smaller sizes as appose to the bigger ones.