• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
Family Focus Blog Header

Family Focus Blog

Top family blog by Nashville mom blogger

  • Crafts & Activities
  • Home Decor
  • Green Living
  • Family Food
  • Lifestyle
  • Parenting
  • Family Travel
You are here: Home / Family Food Ideas And Recipes / Peppermint Mocha Muffins Recipe

Peppermint Mocha Muffins Recipe

December 17, 2015 by Racquel Bregg

695 shares
  • Share344
  • Tweet1
  • Yummly

The holidays certainly are in full swing.  Not many flavors are more true to the season than peppermint.  This week the kids and I were planning their teacher gifts and decided to make them each a muffin, delivered in a pretty Christmas mug, with a gift certificate to the local coffee shop.  I didn’t want to make just any muffin though.  I wanted a scrumptious festive treat!  That’s when I decided to modify our favorite double chocolate muffin to come up with this Peppermint Mocha Muffins Recipe.  Each peppermint chocolate muffin looks pretty and tastes amazing!

Peppermint Mocha Muffins

Peppermint Mocha Muffins

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all purposes flour
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 eggs plus 1 egg white
  • 1 1/4 cups raw sugar
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 1/2 cups Greek Yogurt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp instant coffee powder (optional- this is what gives it the mocha flavor, if you prefer just chocolate peppermint muffins leave it out)
  • 1 cup peppermint bark pieces
  • 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • chocolate syrup for topping
  • broken peppermint pieces for topping

How To Make Chocolate Peppermint Muffins:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Mix together the dry ingredients and set aside.

Break up the peppermint bark into pieces.  There are several brands available if you do not want to make your own.

Peppermint Mocha Muffins

Using a stand mixer whisk the eggs on medium speed and begin slowly adding the sugar, beating until the mixture thickens.

Add the oil, yogurt, milk, vanilla (and optional instant coffee powder) and continue beating until well mixed.

Fold the dry ingredients into the wet and stir in the peppermint bark pieces and the chocolate chips.

Line 2 jumbo muffin tins (12 total) with parchment wrappers (or cupcake liners) and evenly fill.  This batter is VERY thick, more like a dough.  Sprinkle the tops with additional peppermint bark pieces.

Peppermint Mocha Muffins

Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 22-24 minutes or until the center comes out clean.  Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for several minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Peppermint Mocha Muffins

After the peppermint chocolate muffins are cool, drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with crushed peppermint pieces.

Peppermint Mocha Muffins

I cannot wait to give peppermint mocha muffins to the kids’ teachers!  I know they are going to love them.  These would be a great Christmas morning breakfast as well!  Do you think you will try this peppermint mocha muffins recipe?

Printable Recipe Card For Peppermint Chocolate Muffins:

Peppermint Mocha Muffins Recipe

Print this recipe
December 17, 2015
by Scarlet Paolicchi
Cuisine American
Category Family Food Ideas And Recipes
Delicious peppermint chocolate muffins that are so decadent and rich. Perfect for the holidays!
Persons
12
Serving Size
1 muffin
Prep Time
13 minutes
Cook Time
22 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Rate this recipe
|
17 ratings
Peppermint Mocha Muffins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purposes flour
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 eggs plus 1 egg white
  • 1 1/4 cups raw sugar
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 1/2 cups Greek Yogurt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 1 cup peppermint bark pieces
  • 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • chocolate syrup for topping
  • broken peppermint pieces for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Mix together the dry ingredients and set aside.
  3. Using a stand mixer whisk the eggs on medium speed and begin slowly adding the sugar, beating until the mixture thickens.
  4. Add the oil, yogurt, milk and vanilla and continue beating until well mixed.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet and stir in the peppermint bark pieces and the chocolate chips.
  6. Line 2 jumbo muffin tins (12 total) with parchment wrappers (or cupcake liners) and evenly fill. This batter is VERY thick, more like a dough. Sprinkle the tops with additional peppermint bark pieces.
  7. Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 22-24 minutes or until the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for several minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  8. After the muffins are cool, drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with crushed peppermint pieces.

Nutrition Facts

Peppermint Mocha Muffins Recipe

Serves: 12

Amount Per Serving:
1 muffin
Calories 318.48 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.38 g 23.1%
Saturated Fat 4.17 g 20%
Trans Fat 0.04 g
Cholesterol 32.46 mg 10.7%
Sodium 267.68 mg 11.1%
Total Carbohydrate 41.9 g 13.7%
Dietary Fiber 3.81 g 12%
Sugars 20.64 g
Protein 8.05 g
Vitamin A 2.3 % Vitamin C 0.75 %
Calcium 14.27 % Iron 14.68 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Family Focus Blog

Tags

breakfast,
muffins recipe
© 2023 Copyright Family Focus Blog

Related Posts:

Coconut Cream Coffee Frappe Recipe

8 Best Holiday Drink Recipes For The Whole Family

About German Lebkuchen Cookies And A Traditional Lebkuchen Recipe

695 shares
  • Share344
  • Tweet1
  • Yummly

Filed Under: Family Food Ideas And Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, muffins recipe

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Kristen says

    December 18, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    Wow these look delish! Peppermint is my FAv holiday flavor. Pinning these for Christmas!

  2. Scott says

    December 18, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    I’ve never had peppermint on muffins before – that’s new to me. But it is paired with chocolate, so I’d probably love it!

  3. Sarah says

    December 18, 2015 at 1:53 pm

    Yum! Peppermint and chocolate sounds like the perfect combination. I can totally see myself making these.

  4. Mistee Dawn says

    December 18, 2015 at 5:51 pm

    Oh wow! These look so good! They would be perfect for Christmas morning! Thanks for the recipe!

  5. Mama to 5 BLessings says

    December 18, 2015 at 7:50 pm

    Oh my! I pinned this, I so need to make this for breakfast for my family, I am sure they would love it!

  6. Danielle says

    December 18, 2015 at 8:01 pm

    I’m currently all-consumed in baking and would love to try out this recipe. It would go great with my morning cup of coffee.

  7. Brandy says

    December 19, 2015 at 6:26 am

    These look super yummy, I will share with my teen daughter who is an absolutely amazing baker!

  8. OurFamilyWorld says

    December 19, 2015 at 11:57 am

    I love peppermint and this looks absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to try this.

  9. Liz Mays says

    December 20, 2015 at 12:33 pm

    These mint mocha muffins sounds so incredibly delicious! Anything with peppermint is a win in my book to start!

  10. Amy Desrosiers says

    December 21, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    These muffins look amazing! I would love some about now to calm my cravings!

  11. Lisa | Garlic and Zest says

    December 11, 2016 at 3:57 pm

    Wow, these look like they’d be a hit on Christmas morning — and what a flavor combo! Very festive!

  12. Diana says

    December 11, 2016 at 4:33 pm

    Peppermint muffins are on my list to do! I want to try this but with chocolate base!

  13. Kathryn says

    December 11, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    Love these peppermint chocolate muffins for the holidays! Perfect breakfast….or snack…. or both!!!

  14. Platter Talk says

    December 11, 2016 at 6:37 pm

    These look and sound wonderful. I love the addition of yogurt and who can’t love chocolate and peppermint together?

  15. Evi says

    December 13, 2016 at 9:38 am

    Love peppermint and chocolate together! This looks delicious.

Primary Sidebar

Let's Be Friends!

Welcome To Family Focus Blog

Family Blogger
Thanks for reading Family Focus Blog, which has been named a top family blog for parenting resources. It was created in 2010 by Nashville mom blogger, Scarlet Paolicchi. She shares tips for better family life, parenting, family fun activities, eco-friendly lifestyle, family food ideas, family travel, and home decor. Family Focus Blog has been named #3 in Cision PR’s 50 U.S. Top Mom Blog list. Scarlet Paolicchi is the author of four books.

Current Blog Giveaways

Princess Diana Kids Book Giveaway
$50 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

Footer

Popular Posts

Importance of Family In Society
Benefits Of Spending Time With Family
Family Oriented Meaning
Bible Verses About Parenting Responsibilities
Qualities Of A Role Model
Jello Chocolate Pudding Pie Recipe

Disclosure

Family Focus Blog is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. We also accept forms of cash advertising and sponsorship. We disclose material relationships and share honest opinions.
Privacy Policy

Copyright

© Scarlet Paolicchi and Family Focus Blog, 2010-2023. Short excerpts of this family blog may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Family Focus Blog with link back to the original content. Duplicating a whole post is strictly prohibited.

Copyright © 2023