Is it too early to start thinking about the weekend?
Because these muffins are going to have you fantasizing about breakfast-in-bed REAL QUICK.
Paired with prosecco, should you please.
The truth is these muffins are actually best with a cup of tea, so save the booze for later. That’s because they’re practically exploding with chocolate, are the epitome of bakery-style cozy, and are made with protein-packed Greek yogurt!
Basically, they’re a health food.
What’s great about this recipe — besides, obviously, the taste! — is that it’s insanely versatile. Petite, portable, and made with Greek yogurt! (did I say that yet?) these are the perfect grab-n-go breakfast, late-afternoon snack, or sweet treat for brunch. It’s the kind of brekkie that works whenever you need it, so this is a recipe you can rely on regularly. Plus, making them is SO painfully simple.
10 ingredients, 30 minutes, and it’s time to chow.
This is a small-batch recipe, so don’t worry about excess temptation — You’re only making six of them. You start by thinning out the greek yogurt (full-fat vanilla, please!) with a splash of skim milk. Doing so prevents the muffins from coming out too dense (the yogurt replaces butter), so this step is a must. Next combine the yogurt with the usual suspects — sugar, egg, flour, chocolate — and boom, you’re halfway there.
Line your cupcake tin with liners, then fill each about half-way with batter. The general rule of thumb for muffins and cupcakes is to only fill the liner 2/3’s of the way, but these muffins barely rise. Because of that, fill these up almost to the brim — It’ll bake up fine, promise. Next dollop a layer of melted chocolate to the center of each, then top with the remaining batter. If you already think these look so good, then just WAIT until you slice into a baked one!
Chocolatey heaven awaits.
The muffins themselves have a nice sponge-like quality for completely omitting butter, and the various layers of chocolate just scream decadence. There’s really nothing not to love about these — I mean just look at the pics — so for once, I’ll just shut-up and leave it at that.
You know what to do, anyway. xo