Delicious Strawberry-Chocolate Chip Muffins with Chocolate Streusel Topping

Strawberries and chocolate are a match made in heaven, and these Strawberry-Chocolate Chip Muffins with Chocolate Streusel Topping are the perfect way to enjoy this classic flavor combination. Whether you’re looking for a delightful breakfast treat or a sweet snack, these muffins are sure to satisfy your cravings.

The Best Strawberry-Chocolate Chip Muffins

These Strawberry-Chocolate Chip Muffins are not only incredibly tasty but also easy to make. With a rich chocolate streusel topping, they might just become your new favorite muffin recipe. Let’s dive into the details of how to create these delicious muffins.

Notes on Ingredients

• Chocolate Streusel Topping:
  • All-purpose flour: Gives the streusel its structure.
  • Brown sugar and white sugar: Add sweetness and a bit of moisture.
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder: Provides a rich chocolate flavor.
  • Unsalted butter: Adds richness and helps bind the streusel.
  • Vanilla extract: Enhances the overall flavor.
• Strawberry-Chocolate Chip Muffins:
  • Fresh strawberries: Add a juicy, fruity element.
  • Miniature semisweet chocolate chips: Ensure chocolate in every bite.
  • Buttermilk: Keeps the muffins moist and tender.
  • Vanilla extract: Adds depth to the flavor profile.

How to Make Strawberry-Chocolate Chip Muffins

1. Preheat and Prepare:
   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
   • Grease 18 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
2. Make the Streusel Topping:
   • Combine flour, brown sugar, white sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
   • Mix in melted butter and vanilla until the mixture resembles wet sand.
3. Prepare the Muffin Batter:
   • Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
   • Add strawberries and chocolate chips, stirring until evenly distributed.
   • Whisk sugar, egg, and melted butter together until combined.
   • Add buttermilk and vanilla, whisking until incorporated.
   • Gently fold the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture until no dry clumps remain.
4. Bake the Muffins:
   • Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
   • Sprinkle streusel topping over each muffin.
   • Bake for 22-27 minutes until edges are golden and tops spring back when touched.
5. Cool:
   • Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

How to Serve Strawberry-Chocolate Chip Muffins

These muffins are perfect served warm, fresh out of the oven. They pair wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee or a cold glass of milk. For an extra indulgent treat, serve them with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

How to Store Strawberry-Chocolate Chip Muffins

For the best freshness, enjoy these muffins within a couple of days. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature. If you have extras, they can be frozen. To freeze, wrap each muffin individually in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

FAQs About Strawberry-Chocolate Chip Muffins

The Best Strawberry-Chocolate Chip Muffins

Discover the perfect blend of strawberries and chocolate in these delectable Strawberry-Chocolate Chip Muffins with a rich chocolate streusel topping. Easy to make and utterly irresistible!

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

10 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 18 Muffins

Calories 227 kcal

Ingredients

  

Chocolate Streusel Topping:

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Strawberry-Chocolate Chip Muffins:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and roughly chopped
• ¾ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 large egg
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled
• 1 cup buttermilk at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 18 cups of 2 standard 12-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners.
• Combine flour, brown sugar, white sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in bowl for the streusel topping until well combined. Mix in melted butter and vanilla until mixture resembles wet sand. Set aside.
• Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt for muffins in a large bowl until combined. Add strawberries and chocolate chips and stir until evenly distributed in the flour mixture.
• Whisk sugar, egg, and melted butter together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Add buttermilk and vanilla extract and whisk until thoroughly incorporated. Add buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture and gently fold just until no dry clumps of flour remain. Do not overmix.
• Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups and sprinkle streusel topping evenly over each muffin, about 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons per muffin.
• Place pans into the preheated oven and bake until edges of the muffins are golden and tops spring back lightly when touched, 22 to 27 minutes. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

You can use frozen strawberries in place of fresh–but make sure to defrost and completely drain them before adding to the dry ingredients. You can also use regular chocolate chips in place of mini.

 

For the best freshness, eat these muffins within a couple days. Otherwise, freeze any extras and defrost before serving.

Keyword Chip Muffins, Chocolate, Strawberry

Enjoy baking and indulging in these scrumptious Strawberry-Chocolate Chip Muffins with Chocolate Streusel Topping!