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
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.
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.
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.
After the peppermint chocolate muffins are cool, drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with crushed peppermint pieces.
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
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
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Mix together the dry ingredients and set aside.
- 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 and vanilla 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.
- 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.
- After the muffins are cool, drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with crushed peppermint pieces.
Nutrition Facts
Peppermint Mocha Muffins Recipe
Serves: 12
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Amount Per Serving: 1 muffin
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| 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.
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Kristen says
Wow these look delish! Peppermint is my FAv holiday flavor. Pinning these for Christmas!
Scott says
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!
Sarah says
Yum! Peppermint and chocolate sounds like the perfect combination. I can totally see myself making these.
Mistee Dawn says
Oh wow! These look so good! They would be perfect for Christmas morning! Thanks for the recipe!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
Oh my! I pinned this, I so need to make this for breakfast for my family, I am sure they would love it!
Danielle says
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.
Brandy says
These look super yummy, I will share with my teen daughter who is an absolutely amazing baker!
OurFamilyWorld says
I love peppermint and this looks absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to try this.
Liz Mays says
These mint mocha muffins sounds so incredibly delicious! Anything with peppermint is a win in my book to start!
Amy Desrosiers says
These muffins look amazing! I would love some about now to calm my cravings!
Lisa | Garlic and Zest says
Wow, these look like they’d be a hit on Christmas morning — and what a flavor combo! Very festive!
Diana says
Peppermint muffins are on my list to do! I want to try this but with chocolate base!
Kathryn says
Love these peppermint chocolate muffins for the holidays! Perfect breakfast….or snack…. or both!!!
Platter Talk says
These look and sound wonderful. I love the addition of yogurt and who can’t love chocolate and peppermint together?
Evi says
Love peppermint and chocolate together! This looks delicious.