These zesty lime muffins with chocolate chips make a delicious breakfast on-the-go or snack. They are fluffy, deliciously refreshing and simple to make.
These zesty lime muffins are a healthy breakfast idea the whole family will love. Lime and chocolate chips make a surprisingly delicious combination, sweet and refreshing but also perfect for chocolate lovers. These muffins are super easy to make, relatively low in sugar and so good!
I often use citrus fruit in muffin recipes, which include lemon marzipan muffins and blood orange muffins. You might also like avocado muffins with raspberries and lime as well as gluten free blueberry muffins which contain lemon zest.
Equipment you'll need
- Kitchen scale/measuring cup and spoon
- Fruit zester and juicer
- 2 large bowls, whisk and spoon
- 12-hole muffin pan and paper cases (optional)
How to make lime muffins with chocolate chips: step-by-step
Preheat the oven to 400 F/ 200 C/ gas mark 6. Lightly grease or line with paper cases a 12-hole muffin pan.
1. In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and chocolate chips and stir thoroughly using a whisk.
2. In another bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, lime zest and juice.
3. Pour in the dry mixture and stir just to combine.
4. Spoon the batter into the muffin pan.
5. Bake the muffins for 23 minutes.
6. Remove from the oven and set aside for 10 minutes then transfer the muffin onto a rack.
If you are looking for more healthy breakfast ideas you might also like this collection of 18 easy vegetable breakfast recipes.
Top tips for making lime muffins with chocolate chips
- Do not overmix the batter. Stir just to combine.
- You can swap the dark chocolate chips for milk chocolate chips or sultanas.
- Best served warm. Store leftover muffins, once completely cooled, in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
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If you make this lime muffins recipe I'd love to know how it turned out for you. Did you use chocolate chips or sultanas? Let me know in the comments below, thanks:)
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Lime Muffins with Chocolate Chips
Ingredients
- 320 g flour (2.56 cups)
- 2.5 tsp baking powder
- 100 g sugar (0.5 cup)
- 100 g dark chocolate chips
- 1/6 tsp fine sea salt
- 60 ml lime juice
- zest of 3 limes
- 2 medium eggs
- 70 ml vegetable oil
- 240 ml semi-skimmed milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F/200 C/ gas mark 6. Lightly grease or line a muffin pan with 12 cases.
- In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and chocolate chips and stir thoroughly using a whisk.
- In another bowl whisk together the eggs, oil, milk, lime juice and zest until smooth. Pour in the dry mixture all at once and stir just to combine. Do not overmix the batter.
- Spoon the mixture into the muffin cases. Bake for 23 minutes in the centre of the oven. Remove from the oven and set aside for 10 minutes then transfer the muffins onto a rack.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter. Stir just to combine.
- You can swap the dark chocolate chips for milk chocolate chips or sultanas.
- Best served warm. Store leftover muffins, once completely cooled, in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.
Hi, I am Monika, welcome to Everyday Healthy Recipes! This blog is all about creatively simple recipes with a healthy twist, old classics with a modern take, and an occasional Polish dish thrown into the mix - all easy to make, healthy and delicious, perfect for everyday cooking. 
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