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When you’re craving muffins for breakfast, whip up a batch of this quick and easy Strawberry Chocolate Chip Streusel Muffins recipe!

Strawberry chocolate chip muffins in basket with milk.

Chocolate Chip Muffins

If you are looking for a new muffin recipe for breakfast, then today’s recipe is for you! It’s quick, easy, and uses stuff you probably already have on hand … and now that strawberries are starting to come in season, this recipe is a great way to use a few of them!

Close up showing the inside for texture.

I had a few fresh strawberries that needed to be used, so I decided to toss them into my chocolate chip muffins recipe – and the kids loved them. They’ve become a favorite with my kiddos.

Combining the dry ingredients to make the batter.

Recipe for Chocolate Chip Muffins

Ingredients for the muffins

  • all-purpose flour
  • granulated sugar
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • egg
  • milk
  • vegetable oil
  • mini chocolate chips
  • fresh strawberries

Ingredients for the streusel

  • all-purpose flour
  • granulated sugar
  • butter
Preparing the batter and adding strawberries and chocolate chips before adding to tin to bake

How to make Chocolate Chip Muffins

Time needed: 1 hour and 5 minutes.

How to make Strawberry Chocolate Chip Streusel Muffins

  1. Preheat oven.

    Preheat the oven to 400°F.

  2. Combine dry ingredients.

    In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. Prepare batter.

    n a small bowl, beat the egg with the milk and oil. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the chocolate chips and strawberries.

  4. Fill cups with batter.

    Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups 3/4-full.

  5. Prepare streusel and sprinkle over the top.

    In a separate small bowl, combine the streusel ingredients – cutting the butter into the flour and sugar until it forms coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the tops of the muffins.

  6. Bake.

    Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the muffins test clean when a toothpick is inserted near the middle.

  7. Cool.

    Cool 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Preparing the muffin recipe in step by step.

Chocolate Chip Muffins: FAQs

How long do muffins last?

You’ll want to use this recipe within 2-3 days. If you need more time than that, freezing is your best option.

Can muffins be frozen?

Yes! Once the muffins are completely cool, wrap each one individually in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then place them in a large zip-top bag or freezer-safe container. They’ll be good for up to 3 months.
When you’re ready to eat them, remove the desired number of muffins from the freezer and unwrap them. Allow them to thaw at room temperature.

What is the best way to reheat muffins?

Microwave them on HIGH power for 20-45 seconds or until heated through, depending on your microwave.

Someone holding a finished muffin.

How did you like this recipe

If you gave this recipe a try, I would love to hear from you! Leave me a comment down below letting me know about your experience with this recipe. Let me know if you have any questions, too!

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Strawberry Chocolate Chip Streusel Muffins

Strawberry Chocolate Chip Streusel Muffins

Yield: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

When you're craving muffins for breakfast, whip up a batch of this quick and easy Strawberry Chocolate Chip Streusel Muffins recipe!

Ingredients

For the muffins

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup strawberries, hulled and diced

For the streusel

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granlated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of butter, softened

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a small bowl, beat the egg with the milk and oil. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the chocolate chips and strawberries.
  3. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups 3/4-full.
  4. In a separate small bowl, combine the streusel ingredients - cutting the butter into the flour and sugar until it forms coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the tops of the muffins.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the muffins test clean when a toothpick is inserted near the middle.
  6. Cool 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

How long do muffins last?

You'll want to use this recipe within 2-3 days. If you need more time than that, freezing is your best option.

Can muffins be frozen?

Yes! Once the muffins are completely cool, wrap each one individually in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then place them in a large zip-top bag or freezer-safe container. They'll be good for up to 3 months. When you're ready to eat them, remove the desired number of muffins from the freezer and unwrap them. Allow them to thaw at room temperature.

What is the best way to reheat muffins?

Microwave them on HIGH power for 20-45 seconds or until heated through, depending on your microwave.


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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 muffin
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 268Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 241mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 1gSugar: 17gProtein: 4g

Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary greatly between brands. Always be sure to read labels.

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© Jamie Sherman
Cuisine: American / Category: Bread

Originally published on June 20,2013. Updated on April 1, 2021.

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  14. Anne M

    Gidday Jamie, how are you? Thanks so much for sharing this at Thriving on Thursdays last week Jamie. Who would've thought strawberries and chocolate chips together. Beautiful. My guest host has chosen your recipe to be featured at this week's party! Congratulations.

    Anne xx

    Reply

  15. The Mandatory Mooch

    Thanks for recently linking this amazing recipe to my Tasty Thursdays linky party. It will be featured in my Fantastic Fruit Series – Sweet Strawberries. The post goes live later today!! Thanks, Nichi

    Reply

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