Imagine starting your day with a muffin so delicious, so nutritious, and so easy to make that it feels like you're cheating at healthy eating! These Blender Strawberry Chocolate Breakfast Muffins are about to revolutionize your morning routine, combining the sweet tang of fresh strawberries with rich, decadent chocolate chips – all blended into a guilt-free breakfast treat that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 18 mins
Total Time: 28 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- If using fresh strawberries, wash them thoroughly and remove the stems. If using frozen strawberries, allow them to thaw slightly and chop them into smaller pieces.
- In a blender, combine the strawberries, oats, honey or maple syrup, Greek yogurt, flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Once the batter is smooth, gently fold in the dark chocolate chips using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix; you want to keep some of the chocolate chips intact for added texture.
- Evenly distribute the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full to allow for rising.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your healthy Blender Strawberry Chocolate Breakfast Muffins warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Tips
- Blender Magic: The key to these muffins is using a high-powered blender to create a smooth, consistent batter. Don't be afraid to blend thoroughly!
- Chocolate Chip Technique: When folding in chocolate chips, do it gently to prevent them from breaking and distribute them evenly throughout the muffins.
- Freshness Matters: For the best flavor, use ripe strawberries or high-quality frozen berries.
- Moisture Check: The toothpick test is crucial – a few moist crumbs are perfect, but no wet batter should remain.
- Storage Hack: To keep muffins fresh longer, store them in an airtight container and consider freezing a batch for quick grab-and-go breakfasts.
- Customization Tip: Feel free to swap honey with maple syrup or experiment with different types of chocolate chips for variety.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: For the smoothest batter, try to use ingredients that are close to room temperature before blending.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
