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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast/Brunch

    Lime Muffins with Chocolate Chips

    April 30, 2016 By Monika Last Updated April 2, 2021 Leave a Comment

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    These zesty lime muffins with chocolate chips make a delicious breakfast on-the-go or snack.  They are fluffy, refreshing and simple to make. Ready in just over 30 minutes!

    Chocolate chip muffins on rack and grey wooden board with limes.

    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!

    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)

    Lime chocolate chip muffins in brown cases and limes on top of grey wooden board.

    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. 

    Flour mixture and chocolate chips in large white bowl with green whisk on top.

    2. In another bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, lime zest and juice. 

    Milk, 2 eggs and lime zest in large white bowl with green whisk on top.

    3. Pour in the dry mixture and stir just to combine. 

    Muffin batter with chocolate chips and some flour visible in large white bowl with spoon.

    4. Spoon the batter into the muffin pan.

    Muffin batter in 12 brown cases in muffin pan.

    5. Bake the muffins for 23 minutes.

    Lime muffins with chocolate chips in 12-hole muffin pan.

    6. Remove from the oven and set aside for 10 minutes then transfer the muffin onto a rack.

    Lime chocolate chip muffins on top of rack and black tray.

    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.

    Muffins with chocolate chips in brown cases and limes on rack and grey wooden board in background.

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    Keep in touch!

    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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    Chocolate chip muffins on rack and grey wooden board with limes.

    Lime Muffins with Chocolate Chips

    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.
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    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: International, vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 23 minutes
    Total Time: 33 minutes
    Servings: 12 muffins
    Calories: 247kcal
    Author: Monika Dabrowski

    Ingredients

    • 2⅔ cups less 1tbsp (320 g) all-purpose/plain flour 11.29oz
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ cup (100 g) sugar
    • ½ cup+1tbsp (100 g) dark chocolate chips
    • ⅙ teaspoon fine sea salt
    • ¼ cup (60 ml) lime juice
    • Zest of 3 limes
    • 2 eggs
    • ⅓ cup less 1tbsp (70 ml) vegetable oil
    • 1 cup (240 ml) 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, soda, 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

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 2mg

    *Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.

    **A note about baking: If using a fan-assisted oven refer to your appliance's instructions and adjust the temperature accordingly.

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