Lemon Chocolate Chip Muffins
Brighten up your morning routine with these zesty and indulgent Lemon Chocolate Chip Muffins! Bursting with the refreshing tang of fresh lemon juice and zest, these muffins perfectly balance a citrusy zing with the rich sweetness of mini chocolate chips. The secret to their irresistibly soft texture lies in the combination of buttermilk and melted butter, ensuring a moist and tender crumb in every bite. Quick to prepare and ready in just under 35 minutes, these muffins are perfect for a breakfast treat, midday snack, or dessert. Bake up a batch of these crowd-pleasing delights and savor the harmonious blend of tart and sweet flavors! Keywords: lemon chocolate chip muffins, zesty muffins, easy muffin recipe, sweet and tangy muffins, homemade muffin recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 0.25 cups fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cups buttermilk
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups mini chocolate chips
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 medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Stir in the lemon zest and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2856 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.9 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.1 g | 385% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 644 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 2401 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 395.0 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 192.9 g | ||
| Protein | 46.9 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 330 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 694 mg | 15% | |
*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.
