So I bet you thought I was going to share a healthy recipe with you today since it’s the beginning of the new year. Once the new year’s resolutions hit, people want to start the year off right with eating healthy and exercising. And while that’s always my goal (not just for the new year), I definitely like my fill of sweets. After all, moderation is the key, right?
Speaking of new year’s resolutions, are you the type to make these? I usually try to think of some goals that I want to work on throughout the year, but I don’t necessarily call them a resolution. By mid-February, most of my “resolutions” have gone out the window, so I like to stick with goals that I can keep at all year long.
One of my blogging goals for this year is to focus on creating more unique and delicious dishes that I have created on my own. While I’ve done that a lot during the past few months, I specifically want to focus more on main dishes and home-made sweet treats. I love finding inspiration from some of my favorite blogging people, but I also love creating my own recipes.
So I’m starting 2015 off with a bang and showcasing my latest (and possibly tastiest) decadent creation. It’s full of chocolate and definitely worth cheating on your diet just a little bit! These Double Chocolate Chunk Muffins are the cure for any chocolate craving and will satisfy your sweet tooth. They bake up high and fluffy, with an intense chocolate flavor. And because I used chocolate chunks instead of regular chocolate chips, the chunks create pockets of melty chocolate in the middle of these muffins. Definitely swoon-worthy, right?
Now let’s talk about how easy these Double Chocolate Chunk Muffins are to prepare! Two bowls, minimal prep time, and extra chocolate make these cuties deliciously irresistible. The muffins are prepared the normal way, mixing the dry ingredients separate from the wet ingredients and then combining the two together. Although these are not healthy by any means, I did use coconut oil and Greek yogurt to make these a little more calorie-friendly!
Just like my Cranberry Gingerbread Muffin recipe, I baked these at a high oven temperature of 425 degree for 5 minutes, and then turned the oven down to 325 degrees and continued baking until done. This ensures that the muffins rise high, just like the bakery-style kind. It’s important not to overbake them, as you want the centers to be moist and full of chocolate-y goodness.
Once these Double Chocolate Chunk Muffins are done baking, feel free to devour. They’re delicious when right out of the oven, as the chocolate chunks are melted and create almost a lava-like center. Perfect for breakfast, a mid-morning snack, or anytime in between, these muffins are the perfect treat to satisfy your chocolate cravings in 2015!
Serves 16 muffins
These Double Chocolate Chunk Muffins are the cure for any chocolate craving and will satisfy your sweet tooth. They bake up high and fluffy, with an intense chocolate flavor.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray or line with paper liners. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, white sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, coconut oil, vanilla extract, yogurt, and milk.
- Add flour mixture into wet ingredients and stir to combine.
- Gently fold in chocolate chunks.
- Pour batter into muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 425F, then turn oven down to 375F (without opening oven door) and bake for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into middle of muffin comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool in tin for 10 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy!
Mmm those look good! I’d certainly eat these for breakfast 🙂
These muffins would make a wonderful breakfast or mid-morning snack, June! Thanks so much for stopping by!
I’m with you on the resolutions, Gayle! They have a huge fail rate, so I just like to work on self-improvement year round and focus on moderation. Moderation is so hard.
These muffins look absolutely perfect. I love how tall they are, and how fudgy! And holy chocolate chunks! Yay!
Mir recently posted…Cinnamon Breakfast Cake
Moderation is definitely a struggle, especially with these muffins! I made my husband take these to his work so that I wouldn’t eat them all! 🙂
These muffins look amazing, Gayle! Love the fact they’re double chocolate, so good!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext recently posted…Salted Caramel Banoffee Pie {Quick No-Bake Recipe}
Thank you, Jess! They’re definitely a cure for chocolate cravings!
These double chocolate muffins looks scrumptious Gayle! Thinking about throwing a few to my kiddos in the car when they’re not behaving, (right before we hit McDonald’s….just kidding). Looking forward to see how you get inspired this year with your own recipes =) Happy baking.
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Thank you, Laura! I’m sure these muffins would get your kids amped up on sugar, perfect for a trip to McDonald’s! 🙂
Double chocolate is a great way to start the year! :-). Excited to see what delicious things you come up with for your new blogging goal!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen recently posted…Creamy Mushroom-Chestnut Bisque {Vegan!}
Thanks, Liz! Double chocolate is definitely the best!
Double-chocolate muffins are my ultimate weakness and I can hardly stand how moist and fudgy these look inside!
P.S. That tip about baking at 425 for 5 minutes and then lowering the heat is one of my all-time favorite muffin tricks! Totally guarantees a ginormous muffin!
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven recently posted…Homemade Multi-Grain Sandwich Bread
Thanks for the muffin love, Sarah! I’m a sucker for anything with double the chocolate! And isn’t that oven trick great? I do it every time I bake muffins! 🙂
All you have to say is double chocolate and I’m hooked! These look like they are fresh from a bakery. Beautiful and delicious!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor recently posted…Banana Coconut Crunch Steel Cut Oatmeal
Thanks so much for the kind words, Ashley! These babies definitely baked up puffy and soft, my fave!
These double chocolate muffins look like an awesome way to start off the new year! Bakery style muffins are my favorite and I love how puffy and high yours are! The melty lava-like center sounds perfect!
Kelly – Life Made Sweeter recently posted…Green Goddess Detox Smoothie
Thanks so much, Kelly! These muffins are so delicious when right out of the oven!
I couldn’t agree more – I definitely still need a few treats even in the new year! These double chocolate muffins look irresistible! I love that you used big chunks of chocolate. The more chocolate, the better!
Thanks, Kristine! I agree, sometimes you just need big chunks of chocolate!
I’m all about chocolate Gayle! These look perfect to start the day!
Thanks, Melanie! These muffins make the perfect breakfast!
Moderation is definitely the key but I’m not so sure that I’ll be able to exercise that rule in this case! Such lip smacking muffins! I just want to reach out to the screen and pick one (or 4) Happy New Year Gayle!!!!!! <3
Thanks, Samina! It is hard to have only one of these babies. I made my husband take them to work because I couldn’t stop eating them! 🙂
Girl, I need these muffins in my life. They are gorgeous! Although I am trying to eat a littl healthier, one muffin won’t ruin me. Everything in moderation is my motto.
Thanks, Jen! I agree, one (or two) muffins won’t hurt. And moderation is definitely the trick!
I’m all for healthy(ish) recipes that taste decadent and delicious. And your resolutions have me excited! I can’t wait for original Pumpkin n’ Spice recipes in 2015. Happy New Year, Gayle!
Sarah | Broma Bakery recently posted…Homemade Chocolate Ginger Marshmallows
Thanks so much, Sarah! Happy New Year to you, too!
Hey Gayle, I’m glad you are planning to post more unique recipes! That’s what I love about food blogging! These muffins look fantastic, (I’m planning to bake some later today)!
I did not start the new year with a healthy recipe either! Will try to eat healthier, but don’t want to stop eating desserts by any means 🙂 Pinned!
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Thanks so much, Mira! It’s so fun to experiment in the kitchen, especially with chocolate! And thanks for the pin, friend!
I don’t normally focus too much on resolutions, but I did just have a baby 3 weeks ago so I’m definitely trying (and failing.. Lol) to eat a little healthier! Love these chocolatey muffins!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel recently posted…{Slow Cooker} BBQ Chicken Chili Mac
I think you have an acceptable reason for not eating the healthiest right now! 🙂 Thanks for the muffin love, Ashley!
I actually love resolutions! My system is to make only one major one (if that) and, like you say, make the rest sustainable goals. These muffins look like the perfect way to treat yourself 🙂 Happy 2015!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout recently posted…Tomato Basil Tofu Scramble with Avocado and Saffron
That’s a good idea, Medha! I’m sure you succeed with your resolution! Happy 2015 to you, too!
I’m all for double chocolate! These look great!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction recently posted…Cinnamon Pear Yogurt Baked Oatmeal
Thanks, Jessica! You definitely can’t go wrong with double the chocolate.
I love that you didn’t do a detox recipe and double chocolate is definitely the way to go! I am pinning this for sure.
I think people were expecting me to post some cleanse or something , but that is just not me.
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy recently posted…Comment on The Ultimate Guacamole Recipe by Dannii
Thanks so much, Dannii! I’m all about moderation, so I like a mix of healthy and indulgent recipes. Your guacamole was the perfect dish to share, too!
These look scrumptious! I love chocolate anytime of the day, but I especially like it in the morning because I feel like that is just a really good way to start the day! Especially a Monday! 😉
Annie @Maebells recently posted…Cheddar Ranch Au Gratin Potatoes
Thanks, Annie! I agree, chocolate for breakfast is a great way to start out the day and makes Monday just a little more manageable!
The words chocolate and chunk, together, always get my attention! These look sooo good, Gayle! Pinned!
Annie @ ciaochowbambina recently posted…English Muffin Toast with Blueberry Fig Jam
Thanks for the muffin love and pin, Annie! Chocolate always gets my attention, too.
I am with you on this Gayle and that’s why I don’t have any resolutions either…mine last for a week at max so it’s better to try and hope that you succeed but not really have any resolutions! the muffins look great, I am always up for some chocolate! 🙂 Pinned.
Manali @ CookWithManali recently posted…Broccoli Carrot Paratha
I definitely agree, Manali! Mine don’t last either, or I forget about them! 🙂 Thanks so much for the kind words and pin!
These are still totally on the healthy side in my opinion, Gayle, and I’m all for anything that has double chocolate in the title! I’d love to start my day with one or have it for snack or desserts! I like to make goals for the new year as well, and yours sound great. I can’t wait to see what delicious creations you make for us this year. 🙂
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Thanks, Marcie! These muffins are a bit healthy, but with all of the sugar and chocolate, I just couldn’t label them as that! 🙂
I am so with you–everything in moderation! Because cutting sugar out of my diet is just a thing I don’t think is going to happen, haha! These muffins look perfect and I can’t wait to try them out! Pinned!
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I don’t think I could ever cut sugar out, Michelle! But moderation is definitely the key! 🙂 Thanks so much for the pin and kind words!
Yum! Those double chocolate muffins look so soft and delicious. Pinned 🙂
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Thanks for the pin, Ashley! They definitely hit the spot!
These looks so incredibly chocolatey!
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Thank you, Leah!
I feel the same way about resolutions – they aren’t kept. I’m all about setting goals whenever the mood strikes. 🙂 These muffins look awesome – chocolate for breakfast, sign me up! 🙂
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar recently posted…No Bake Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Thanks so much, Lindsay! These muffins are my new favorite breakfast!
these look so so so so yummy!
Thanks, Caralyn!
I’m the same way – goals are definitely the way to go!! 🙂
Loveee these muffins. Double chocolate and I can eat them for breakfast? Now that’s a win!
Ashley recently posted…Roasted Rainbow Veggie Salad with Quinoa
Yes! Goals sound much better than resolutions! 🙂 Thanks so much for the muffin love, Ashley!
These look and sound amazing!
WholeYum recently posted…Skinny Queso Cheese Dip
Thank you! They’re one of my favorite muffins!
The muffins look like the perfect way to start off the year and a Monday! I’m with you on the resolutions, I tend to forget them by February also 😉 Love all of the chocolate in these muffins, they look so perfect!
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Thanks, Danielle! Double the chocolate is always better, especially when ringing in the new year!
Mmmm, these are so chocolatey and just what I need right now.
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What’s better than chocolate? DOUBLE CHOCOLATE! These muffins just look fantastic, Gayle!
As far as resolutions go, I feel the same way as you. I don’t make them. But I do make a few goals. I really like your goals for your blog and can’t wait to see the recipes you come up with!
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Thanks so much, Julie! Goals definitely sound much more realistic than resolutions!
Yum! I can never go past a good home-baked muffin. I love that you made these with Greek yoghurt especially Gayle.. i think it adds a more soft texture and richer flavour to any baked good.
Thalia @ butter and brioche recently posted…Tiramisu Crepe Cake
Thank you, Thalia! I love using Greek yogurt whenever I can. Makes baked goods so moist and on the healthier side!
These look SO delicious! They’d certainly make my early mornings at work a whole lot more pleasant 🙂
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Mmm, I love muffins! And these chocolate ones look fantastic Gayle! I need my chocolate fix all through the year, so I’m with you on still wanting chocolate in January! Everything in moderation right?!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. recently posted…Healthy Apple Oatmeal Muffins
Thanks, Stacey! Chocolate in moderation is definitely the key, especially after trying to wind down from the holidays! 🙂
YESSSS – the lava center!!!! That sounds amazing! Chocolate is best when gooey and warm from the oven, that’s for sure. I mean, it’s great all the time, but warm from the oven – YUM. These look fab, Gayle!
Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl recently posted…Cream Cheese, Bacon, and Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
Thanks so much, Sarah! The middle of these muffins are my favorite, especially when warmed in the microwave!
These muffins look so amazing! I don’t like to make resolutions either but instead actual goals that I can stick to.
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Thank you, Jessica!
That warm, chocolaty center looks so good!
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Your photos made my stomach growl! These are a chocoholics dream muffin!
I don’t make New Year’s resolutions, they only set me up for failure. 🙂 This year my goal is to grow my blog and to keep on coming up with vegan recipes that even non-vegans rave about. Pretty simple, right?
Linda @ Veganosity recently posted…Orecchiette with Roasted Cauliflower and Smoky Mushrooms
Thanks so much, Linda! I love you blogging goals! You create some delicious vegan recipes and I love that they don’t taste like it’s not “real” food! I wish you the best of luck in 2015!
You had me at “double chocolate”! Haha, and then there’s also a lava center!! So awesome looking Gayle! Pinned! 🙂
Christina @ Bake with Christina recently posted…Espresso Cheesecake Bars
Thanks for the muffin love and pin, Christina! The lava center is sooo good! 🙂
Gayle! these look out-of-this world! I’m up for anything that’s DOUBLE chocolate 😉 these look totally mouth watering!!!!
Thank you, Michele!
These muffins look incredible! I would love to have one or two..or six :p
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I think six is definitely acceptable! 🙂 Thank you!
You had me at double chocolate 🙂 I love that you used the chunks too…gotta love biting into melty chocolate pockets of goodness. I am with you on setting goals and not doing resolutions.
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted…Chicken Noodle Soup
Chocolate chunks are the best! Thanks, Jocelyn!
I don’t like resolutions, I just feel guilty when I break them! These muffins are perfect! Chocolate for breakfast, sign me up!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted…Trail Mix Muddy Buddies
Thank you, Dorothy! Goals definitely seem more sustainable! 🙂
Yum! I love those huge chunks of chocolate on top!! I don’t do New Years Resolutions either because they just fall by the wayside and then it starts a shame spiral that lasts until June! These muffins I can definitely see as part of an all-year-every-year balanced lifestyle! Delicious!
Thank you, Lindsey!
Gayle!!! Happy New year!! Love that you are going to focus on creating more unique and delicious dishes that you have created on your own!! I want to do the same! and love these muffins!! who cares if they are not “healthy” . . I will always have a sweet tooth!!!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom recently posted…Pasta e Fagioli
Thanks so much for the kind words, Alice! Everything is moderation works for me, which means I can indulge just a little with these muffins! 🙂
I LOVE your goals Gayle and I couldn’t agree more – I need some sweets in between all the healthy-ness to keep things interesting 🙂 Your blogging goals are always awesome! I am looking forward to all your amazing recipes in 2015!
And these sky-high chocolate muffins with coconut oil and greek yogurt are what dreams are made of 🙂 They looks absolutely delicious! Hope you’re having a great week! Pinned!!
Ceara @ Ceara’s Kitchen recently posted…Easy Tofu Scramble
Thanks, Ceara! I don’t think I could deprive myself entirely of sweets. These muffins are my favorite! Decadent but just a tiny bit healthy with the yogurt and coconut oil. Thanks so much for the pin, friend!
So much chocolate! It’s like heaven for my taste buds! Pinned!
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Those look unbelievably good, I adore chocolate muffins and could just do with one of those right now with a cup of tea!
These muffins would be perfect with some tea! Thank so much for the kind words and for stopping by, Anna!
This recipe is screaming my name!
It’s delicious, Shelby!