Cocoa Puff Muffins

Start your mornings with a delightful twist on a breakfast classic with these indulgent Cocoa Puff Muffins! Combining the rich, chocolaty flavor of cocoa powder with the nostalgic crunch of Cocoa Puffs cereal, these muffins are a perfect fusion of dessert and breakfast in a handheld treat. Easy to whip up in just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe features a moist and fluffy texture, thanks to simple pantry staples like milk, all-purpose flour, and vegetable oil. A sprinkle of Cocoa Puffs on top creates an irresistible crunchy topping, while optional semi-sweet chocolate chips add an extra layer of decadence. These muffins are perfect for brunch, school lunches, or a fun twist on snack time. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these chocolatey delights are sure to satisfy cravings and become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cups milk
• 0.25 cups vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1.5 cups Cocoa Puffs cereal
• 0.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg until fully combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently stir just until the mixture comes together. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be lumpy.

Step 5

Fold in 1 cup of Cocoa Puffs cereal and (if using) the chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring they're evenly distributed.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Top each muffin with a small handful of the remaining 1/2 cup Cocoa Puffs cereal to create a crunchy topping.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature and enjoy their chocolatey crunch!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(995.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2965.2

Total Fat 117.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 35.7g
Cholesterol 241.5mg	0%
Sodium 2597.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 487.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 60.6g	0%
Total Sugars 231.1g
Protein 68.5g	0%

Vitamin D 161.1IU	0%
Calcium 601.9mg	0%
Iron 49.6mg	0%
Potassium 2782.7mg	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: 32.2%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 59.4%