Chocolate Chip Lemon Muffins

Brighten up your morning with these irresistible Chocolate Chip Lemon Muffins—where zesty citrus meets sweet chocolate in perfect harmony. Featuring a tender, buttery crumb infused with fresh lemon juice and zest, these muffins strike a delightful balance of tart and sweet flavors. Packed with melty, rich chocolate chips in every bite, they’re ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The recipe is quick and simple, requiring just 15 minutes of prep time, and the muffins bake to golden perfection in under 20 minutes. For an extra touch of indulgence, drizzle them with a tangy lemon glaze that enhances their vibrant flavor profile. Perfectly moist, bursting with flavor, and easy to make, these Chocolate Chip Lemon Muffins are sure to become your new go-to treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cups Buttermilk
• 2 Eggs, large
• 0.25 cups Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoons Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cups Chocolate chips
• 0.5 cups Powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
• 1.5 tablespoons Lemon juice (for optional glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with nonstick spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.

Step 5

Fold in the chocolate chips gently until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Step 8

Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

For the optional glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled muffins for an extra burst of sweetness and tang.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy your Chocolate Chip Lemon Muffins!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1182.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3918.0

Total Fat 182.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 107.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 650.5mg	0%
Sodium 1860.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 563.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.2g	0%
Total Sugars 347.4g
Protein 53.6g	0%

Vitamin D 175.2IU	0%
Calcium 418.9mg	0%
Iron 20.4mg	0%
Potassium 1624.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.9%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 54.9%