Burstin' Berries Double Chocolate Muffins

Submitted by LUv 2 BaKE

"Chocolate and berries go so well together. I you love that combo you will love these muffins. The double chocolate base is complemented with morsels of sweet strawberries. But it is the surprise in the centre is what really makes these chocolate muffins burstin' (with) berries. Created for RSC #11."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 12 muffins

ingredients

• 1 2⁄3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄3 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1 egg
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 1⁄4 cup becel margarine, melted
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3⁄4 cup skim milk
• 2⁄3 cup strawberry, chopped (frozen or fresh)
• 1⁄2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 1⁄4 cup raspberry preserves

directions

1. NOTE: If using frozen strawberries, chop and mix into muffins when still completely frozen.
2. In a medium bowl combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl whisk egg. Add honey, melted margarine, and vanilla. Whisk till well combined. Add skim milk, whisk till combined.
4. Add flour mixture into wet mixture, stir until almost combined. Add in strawberries and chocolate chips, stir until just combined.
5. Spray 12 muffin tins with cooking spray. Spoon about 1 tbsp of batter into the bottom of each cup just so the batter fills the bottom of each cup. Spoon about 1 heaping tsp of raspberry preserves into the centre of the muffin tin on top of the base of batter. Gently spoon remaining batter on top of each muffin ensuring the preserves are completely covered.
6. Bake at 400F for 15-20 minutes. Muffins are done when toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean.

Reviews

[Heydarl]

These tasted wonderful. I made them with 1 cup white spelt flour & 2/3 cup wholemeal spelt flour. I used strawberry jam instead of raspberry & fresh strawberries. I should have cooked them just a few minutes longer, but they were nice & gooey in the middle. Very easy to make & enjoyed by all. Thanks for sharing this keeper. Made for ZWT4

 

[superblondieno2]

wow, these are good. i made them for breakfast...with a few changes. i didnt really have chocolate chips because *SOMEBODY* ate all but two and left the bag in the fridge. so i used strawberries and also blueberries. I used strawberry preserves instead, cut back on the honey and used wholewheat flour. i made some muffins without the surprise in the middle, but the ones with it were much better! zwt4 zingo

 

[Jubes]

*Reviewed for ZWT4 Family Picks* Delicious! I made these gluten-free and they turned out wonderfully. I used a gluten-free flour blend and baking powder along with 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum. The mixture was a little too thick so I added maybe another 1/4 cup of milk. I used fresh strawberries and dutch cocoa powder. I loved these muffins. My husband didn't even realise that I had made them gluten-free until he noticed that I was enjoying one too. Will definitely be making these again. Thanks LUv 2 Bake- these were great. Photo also being posted :)

 

[moonpoodle]

I love these muffins. The only slight change I made was to use frozen raspberries, because that's what I had on hand. These muffins are dense and a really great blend of chocolate and fruit. Thanks so much for sharing.

 

[SweetDivaMJ]

These were very good muffins - we had them for dessert - and then for breakfast this morning! I used 1/4 cup canola oil instead of margarine, but otherwise did everything else as stated in the recipe. The whole family enjoyed them! Made and reviewed for PAC Spring 2008.