Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup plain full fat Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup maple syrup
Add-ins
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips, plus extra for topping if desired
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda until evenly combined. This ensures your leavening agents and salt are evenly distributed for consistent texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the plain full fat Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Then whisk in the eggs until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently stir with a rubber spatula until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the muffins tender and light.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the mini chocolate chips to distribute them evenly throughout the batter without deflating it.
- Prepare Muffin Pan: Spray a mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and easy removal of muffins.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Evenly distribute the batter into the mini muffin pan cups. Top with additional mini chocolate chips if you desire a bit of extra chocolate on top.
- Bake Muffins: Bake the muffins in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12-14 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating they are fully baked.
- Cool Muffins: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes, then transfer them onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Do not over-mix the batter to keep muffins tender; mix just until wet and dry ingredients are combined.
- If you want dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt and use dairy-free butter.
- Using full-fat Greek yogurt adds moisture and richness to the muffins.
- Ensure your butter is melted and slightly cooled before adding to avoid cooking the eggs prematurely.
- Mini muffins bake faster than regular muffins, so watch them closely to avoid over-baking.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American