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Front view of healthier bakery style chocolate chip muffins showcasing the domed sugary top.

Healthier Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins

Olivia Daly
Swapping out the butter and flour for healthier fats and whole grains in my healthier bakery style chocolate chip muffins with perfectly domed sugary muffin tops.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Servings 12
Calories 219 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups (240g) whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup (35g) cornstarch
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup (120g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup (60g) canola oil (or neutral oil like avocado)
  • 1 cup (220g) plain Greek yogurt (I typically use nonfat)
  • 3/4 cup (165g) unsweetened oat milk (or any kind of milk)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (80g) chocolate chips (I like mini chocolate chips)
  • Sanding sugar for topping (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium mixing bowl, add the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs and sugar. Whisk until well combined. Add the oil, yogurt, milk and vanilla extract and whisk until combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and fold until just combined. Add the chocolate chips and fold to combine, just don't overmix! Let batter rest for 15 minutes and preheat the oven to 425℉ while you wait.
  • Line or spray 12 tins on 2 different pans, alternating so there's space between each muffin or 12 tins in one pan (*see notes). Fill each tin so it's almost at the top. Use all of the batter! As we've rested the batter, it won't actually spill out the sides. Then top each muffin with sanding sugar if you like.
  • Bake at 425℉ for 7 minutes and then without opening the oven door, drop the temperature to 350℉ and bake for an additional 9-11 minutes or until they spring back when touched or a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to fully cool before storing in airtight container for up to 3 days and enjoy!

Notes

*If you want taller domes and want to ensure the muffins don't bake into each other, line every other tin. So you'll have 2, 1, 2, 1 tins lined or the opposite. This is optional but the muffins may bake into each other a little if all 12 are in the same tin. They won't rise as much either.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5.4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.8gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 185mgPotassium: 148mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gCalcium: 98mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins, Healthier bakery style chocolate chip muffins
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