Perfect Morning Muffins: Whole wheat chocolate chip

ByElisabeth McKnight Posted on Updated on
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In search of the perfect morning? Start it with these and you’ll be well on your way. These are a lot lighter (given they’re only half whole wheat) than the usual buttermilk whole wheat muffins I make but they’re a new favorite. There’s another batch coming out of the oven in just a few minutes. If you’re looking for a sweeter morning fix, check out last week’s recipe for homemade glazed donuts!

What you’ll need:

  • 1 C white flour
  • 1 C whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 C white sugar
  • 3 tsp baking powder 
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 C milk
  • 1/2 C vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 C rolled oats
  • 3/4 C chocolate chips 

Directions

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease muffin pan or line with baking cups (makes 12). 
  • In a medium bowl, mix flours, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk milk, oil and egg together and add to dry ingredients all at once. Mix it until all combined (the batter will still be a little lumpy). Stir in rolled oats and chocolate chips. 
  • Fill the cups about 2/3 full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let them cool for 1 minute before removing them from the pan. They’re best if served warm! (although if eating them later, sprinkle a little bit of water and microwave them for 7 seconds 🙂

 

 

They’re as good as they look, promise 😉 Planning on making them soon? Pin the recipe so you have the recipe close! 

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12 Comments

  1. Chocolate chips make everything yummier. :)xo, Yi-chiaAlways Maylee

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  2. Hello from Alt!

    Annnnd now I am starving 🙂

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  4. These look delicious! Whole wheat flour (and chocolate chips!) makes everything better.

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  5. I made these and they were amazing! Note I did swap the oil for applesauce. These were devoured at work an requested again. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. so glad to hear it! and love the applesauce swap – i'll have to try that 🙂

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    2. When you sub applesauce for oil is it one to one? Unsweetened applesauce? I’ve never tried but would like to!

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  6. These muffins look delicious !! But I was wondering If I can replace the whole wheat flour by normal flour and by what can I replace the rolled oat?

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    1. Yes, you can use all white flour if you prefer and just leave out the oatmeal altogether.

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  7. These were super delish and my kids loved them! I used all fresh ground wheat and coconut oil. I cut back on the chocolate chips a bit, because I didn't want to regret breakfast. Ha ha! 🙂 So good slathered with butter. 🙂

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  8. Found these through Pinterest and made them. Pretty good, a bit dry. I added a small bit of vanilla, but it didn't help much. If I get a mouthful of muffin that DOESN'T have a chocolate chip, then it's just kinda meh. But tastes really good with the chocolate, and I froze some to take to work.

    A note on your recipe: You never mention actually adding in the oats and chocolate chips. (Obviously I did it last, but it should at least be in the recipe.) Also, 3tsp=1 Tbsp, so your baking powder measurement just seemed a bit odd. (However, it was easier to use a teaspoon in my baking powder container, so I guess it's a wash?)

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    1. Oh thanks for the catch -I went ahead and updated it 🙂 And for me the tablespoon doesn't fit in my baking powder either so I always measure baking powder in teaspoons.

      I've been adding a bit of honey to mine recently to make the more moist!

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