Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins (Little Bites Copycat). These moist and tender treats are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or lunchboxes, delivering a rich chocolate flavor with a light texture. Made with Greek yogurt and maple syrup, they provide a nutritious twist without compromising taste. With just 22 minutes from start to finish, these mini muffins are quick and easy to prepare, making them ideal for busy mornings or cozy gatherings. Kids will love their bite-sized sweetness, and you can easily customize them with nuts or assorted chocolate chips to suit every palate.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup maple syrup (or sugar)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, maple syrup (or sugar), melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full with batter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown and a tester comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool briefly in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (30g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider substituting half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. Feel free to mix in your favorite nuts or dried fruit along with the chocolate chips for extra flavor.