These yogurt chocolate chip muffins are everything a perfect muffin should be—soft, moist, and loaded with melty chocolate chips. Thanks to the addition of creamy yogurt and just the right balance of oil and milk, these muffins have a fluffy texture that stays moist for days. They’re quick to whip up, easy to customize, and make a delightful treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. This recipe combines simple pantry ingredients to produce bakery-style muffins with a tender crumb and just the right amount of sweetness. The yogurt adds moisture and a mild tang, while vanilla and chocolate chips bring comforting flavor. You don’t need any fancy equipment—just a bowl, a whisk, and your muffin pan.
Yield
Makes 10–12 standard-size muffins
Cuisine
International / American-style muffins
A full list of ingredients
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp sugar (45 g)
- 1 sachet vanilla sugar (8 g)
- 3 tbsp oil (45 ml)
- 125 g (½ cup) yogurt
- 60 ml (¼ cup) milk
- 190 g (1½ cups) all-purpose flour
- 10 g (2 tsp) baking powder
- 50 g (¼ cup) chocolate chips
- Optional: A pinch of salt, extra chocolate chips for topping
Step-by-step cooking directions
Step 1: Preheat and prepare
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
Step 2: Mix wet ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg with sugar and vanilla sugar until light and frothy. This helps incorporate air, contributing to fluffy muffins. Add the oil, yogurt, and milk. Mix until well combined.
Step 3: Add dry ingredients
Sift in the flour and baking powder. If using, add a pinch of salt. Stir the mixture gently using a spatula or wooden spoon—just until the dry ingredients are absorbed. Be careful not to overmix, which can make muffins dense.
Step 4: Fold in chocolate chips
Add the chocolate chips and gently fold them into the batter. Save a few to sprinkle on top for presentation.
Step 5: Fill muffin cups
Divide the batter evenly into 10–12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Top each muffin with extra chocolate chips if desired.
Step 6: Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with melted chocolate.
Step 7: Cool and serve
Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm for gooey chocolate centers or allow to cool completely for perfect texture.
Nutritional information (per muffin, approx.)
- Calories: 160–180 kcal
