Strawberry and Chocolate Muffins

Preparing delicious strawberry and chocolate muffins is a wonderful way to combine the sweetness of the fruit with the indulgence of chocolate. Here is the recipe to make this delicious snack or dessert.

Ingredients

• 250 g of all-purpose flour
• 150 g of granulated sugar
• 100 g of melted butter
• 100 g of dark chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips
• 2 whole eggs
• 120 ml of milk
• 250 g of fresh strawberries, washed and cut into pieces
• 1 packet of baking powder for sweets (about 16 g)
• 1 pinch of salt
• Zest of 1 lemon (optional for a touch of freshness)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then add milk and melted butter. Mix well.
4. Combine the two mixtures, stirring with a spatula or spoon until you have a uniform batter. Avoid over-mixing the batter to not get muffins that are too dense.
5. Gently fold the chocolate chunks and strawberries into the batter, being careful not to crush the fruit too much.
6. Prepare a muffin tin with paper liners and pour the batter into each, filling them about 3/4 full.
7. Bake the muffins for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before serving.

Fun Fact

Muffins are perfect for personalizing to your tastes. If you prefer, you can substitute the dark chocolate with milk or white chocolate, and you can add chopped hazelnuts or almonds for some extra crunch. Remember that to keep the muffins soft and moist, it’s important not to over-mix the batter once the dry ingredients have been added to the wet ones. Enjoy your meal!