The apple and chocolate chip muffins are muffins that are very soft and delicious, and very easy to make. If you love apple desserts and, in general, autumn desserts, don’t miss out on this recipe, because it will become one of your favorites.
These apple muffins are perfect for breakfast and snacks for both adults and kids. They are ideal for using seasonal apples you have at home and spending some time with your children. Preparing them is so simple that you can get help from your children to make a healthy and genuine snack for the whole family.
The only caution when making muffins is to work them as little as possible. Unlike other homemade cakes, muffins turn out much better if the batter is worked just enough to combine the ingredients. If you want, you can even prepare them by hand, without electric mixers or other kitchen tools.
Alright, let’s move on to the recipe and see how these delicious apple and chocolate chip muffins are made. The procedure includes both the classic version and the Thermomix apple and chocolate chip muffin version.
Now I’ll leave you with some links to delicious recipes that might interest you, and then we’ll make our muffins right away!
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 12 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 211.33 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 29.06 (g) of which sugars 13.58 (g)
- Proteins 4.10 (g)
- Fat 9.43 (g) of which saturated 5.41 (g)of which unsaturated 3.00 (g)
- Fibers 0.79 (g)
- Sodium 46.76 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 60 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for making apple and chocolate chip muffins
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter (or margarine)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- 1 apple (large)
- 1 packet vanillin
- as needed brown sugar (to sprinkle on top)
Tools for making apple and chocolate chip muffins
- Muffin Tins
- Paper Liners
- Bowl
- Electric Whisks
Steps for making apple and chocolate chip muffins
Let’s see together how to make these delicious apple and chocolate chip muffins. I will list the traditional method first, followed by the Thermomix method.
I recommend using all ingredients at room temperature.
For the traditional bowl method, I used electric whisks, but you can easily use a hand whisk.
Soften the butter for a few seconds in the microwave.
Transfer it to a bowl with the milk. Mix with a spatula to combine the ingredients.
Add the eggs and sugar. Mix quickly with the whisks.
Add the flour, sifted baking powder, and salt, and blend just enough to combine all the ingredients.
Add vanillin or another flavoring of your choice and a pinch of fine salt.
Finally, add the chocolate chips and the peeled and chopped apple. Set aside a few pieces to decorate the top.
Mix with a spatula moving from bottom to top.
Take a muffin tin, arrange the liners, and fill them a little over 2/3 full. Put a few apple pieces on top and some extra chocolate chips. Finally, sprinkle with a little brown sugar.
Bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for about 25 minutes. Once ready, let them cool completely before enjoying your apple and chocolate chip muffins in all their goodness.
Apple and chocolate chip muffins can also be made with the Thermomix.
Put the milk and cubed butter in the bowl: 3 min. 98°F speed 2.
Add the eggs and sugar: 20 sec. speed 4.
Add flour, baking powder, vanillin, and a pinch of salt: 20 sec. speed 5.
Also add the chocolate chips and apple pieces, leaving some aside for the top: 20 sec. speed 2 Reverse.
Put the mixture into paper liners, filling them 3/4 or slightly more. Decorate the top with the last apple pieces and some extra chocolate chips.
Bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for about 25 minutes.
Once ready, let your Thermomix apple and chocolate chip muffins cool down, and then you can enjoy them in all their goodness.
Storage
– Apple and chocolate chip muffins can be stored at room temperature for a couple of days in a well-sealed container.
– If you want, you can also freeze them. After cooling, wrap them in a little plastic wrap and freeze them, sealed in a freezer bag.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I substitute the milk and butter to make these muffins lactose-free?
Sure, replace the butter with vegetable margarine and the milk with plant-based milk or fruit juice with no added sugars. If using regular fruit juice, slightly reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe.
What apples can I use for apple muffins?
You can use what you have at home, although the best in terms of taste are Golden, Fuji, Gala, or Pink Lady apples.
Don’t the chocolate chips sink to the bottom in the batter?
No, in these muffins they don’t sink because the batter is very thick and dense, holding the chocolate chips well inside the muffin without letting them fall to the bottom. However, if you want to be sure, you can lightly flour them before adding them to the batter.
Can I add other spices or flavorings?
Of course, you can use whichever flavorings you like: orange, lemon, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon. You can use them individually or in combination.
What can I do if I don’t have chocolate chips?
You can omit them or replace them with finely chopped chocolate. You can also use chocolate shavings.
