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.
Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°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.
Calories |
271 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 12.4 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 206 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 91 mg | 2% | |
*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.