Avocado Chocolate Chip Muffins (Printable)

Moist avocado and chocolate chip muffins offer a healthier, tender twist on a classic treat.

# Components:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 ripe avocado, mashed (approximately 120 ml)
02 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil (approximately 80 ml)
03 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream (approximately 160 ml)

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Add-ins

11 - 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with nonstick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, mash the avocado until it achieves a smooth consistency. Whisk in the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt until thoroughly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
04 - Gently add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredient mixture. Stir carefully until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
05 - Fold the semisweet chocolate chips into the batter. Reserve a portion of the chips for topping the muffins, if desired.
06 - Distribute the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full. Sprinkle any reserved chocolate chips on top of each muffin.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin emerges clean.
08 - Let the muffins cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses wholesome avocado instead of extra butter for healthier fat
  • Kid approved and perfect for both breakfast or snacks
  • Only thirty-five minutes from start to finish
  • Can be made in one bowl for quick cleanup
02 -
  • Packed with healthy fats from avocado
  • Freezes beautifully for grab and go treats
  • Gooey chocolate makes them feel totally decadent
03 -
  • Always let your avocado fully ripen before baking with it for smoothest texture
  • If your chocolate chips are on the bigger side give a rough chop so every bite gets some
  • Always check your muffins early the first time since oven temps can vary You want moist crumbs not a dry toothpick Baking them just right is what keeps these muffins tender and soft

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