Mocha Walnut Muffins

Lvs2Cook's Note:

Delicious with your morning cup of coffee.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 18 muffins

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup plain yogurt
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup very strong black coffee
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F Lightly grease 18 regular-sized muffin cups, or line with paper or foil baking cups.
2. Mix flours, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, salt and baking powder.
3. In a large bowl, whisk buttermilk, oil, coffee, eggs and vanilla until blended.
4. Stir flour mixture into buttermilk mixture just until blended.
5. Stir in walnuts and chocolate chips. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
6. Bake 20-25 minutes, until toothpick inserted near centers comes out clean. Remove muffins to wire rack to cool.