Cocoa Puff Muffins
Start your mornings with a delightful twist on a breakfast classic with these indulgent Cocoa Puff Muffins! Combining the rich, chocolaty flavor of cocoa powder with the nostalgic crunch of Cocoa Puffs cereal, these muffins are a perfect fusion of dessert and breakfast in a handheld treat. Easy to whip up in just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe features a moist and fluffy texture, thanks to simple pantry staples like milk, all-purpose flour, and vegetable oil. A sprinkle of Cocoa Puffs on top creates an irresistible crunchy topping, while optional semi-sweet chocolate chips add an extra layer of decadence. These muffins are perfect for brunch, school lunches, or a fun twist on snack time. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these chocolatey delights are sure to satisfy cravings and become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cups milk
- 0.25 cups vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 cups Cocoa Puffs cereal
- 0.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg until fully combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently stir just until the mixture comes together. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be lumpy.
Fold in 1 cup of Cocoa Puffs cereal and (if using) the chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring they're evenly distributed.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Top each muffin with a small handful of the remaining 1/2 cup Cocoa Puffs cereal to create a crunchy topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature and enjoy their chocolatey crunch!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2965 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.6 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.2 g | 216% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 242 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 2597 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 487.6 g | 177% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 60.6 g | 216% | |
| Total Sugars | 231.1 g | ||
| Protein | 68.5 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 602 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 49.6 mg | 276% | |
| Potassium | 2783 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
