Chocolate Chip Cherry Muffins – Deliciously moist vanilla muffins loaded with chocolate chips and chopped cherries. A perfect on-the-go breakfast or snack!
These Chocolate Chip Cherry Muffins were requested by my boyfriend, Ben. He asked if I could make something with cherries (he loves cherries!), so I quickly got to it, and made these delicious muffins for him. And me. 🙂
As you can see here, these muffins are loaded with chocolate chips and chopped cherries. Just how we like them. Of course, you can use less if the amounts used here are too much for your tastes.
Or you could even replace the chocolate chips or cherries with your favourite add-ins!
How to make Chocolate Chip Cherry Muffins
Ingredients you’ll need:
- plain/all-purpose flour
- caster/granulated sugar
- baking powder
- baking soda
- salt
- large eggs
- unsalted butter
- Greek-style yogurt
- vanilla extract
- chocolate chips
- cherries
To make these muffins, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Whisk together the eggs, butter, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and cherries.
Divide the batter evenly between a muffin pan lined with muffin cases, and bake for 15 – 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Allow to cool for 5 – 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
The printable recipe card with the FULL list of ingredients and instructions can be found at the bottom of this post.
NOTE: For best results, I highly recommend using the gram measurements (with a digital scale), rather than the cup measurements.
Cup measurements are simply not accurate enough, and I cannot guarantee the best results if you use them.
These Chocolate Chip Cherry Muffins are:
- so quick and easy to make
- deliciously moist and fluffy
- bursting with juicy cherries
- perfect for an indulgent breakfast or snack
How long will these cherry cupcakes last? These muffins will stay fresh in an air-tight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Can I freeze these muffins? Yes, they also freeze well for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram and hashtag it #marshasbakingaddiction. I’d love to see!
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Chocolate Chip Cherry Muffins
Deliciously moist vanilla muffins loaded with chocolate chips and chopped cherries. A perfect on-the-go breakfast or snack!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250g) plain/all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (150g) caster/granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (240g) greek style yogurt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (175g) chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup (170g) cherries, pitted and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Line a 12-hole muffin pan with muffin cases, then set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Whisk together the eggs, butter, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and cherries.
- Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cases, and bake for 15 - 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Muffins stay fresh in an air-tight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 5 days. They also freeze well for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 14 muffins Serving Size: 1 muffinAmount Per Serving: Calories: 252Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 177mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 1gSugar: 20gProtein: 4g
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.
Jon
Tuesday 27th of April 2021
Hello, I’m wondering why you’re using yogurt instead of sour cream in this recipe? My experience baking with sour cream has been very positive, but I’ve never baked using yogurt in a recipe. I’d really appreciate any insight you can provide. Thank you very much for the recipe!
Marsha
Tuesday 27th of April 2021
Yes, in this recipe I am using Greek-style yogurt. It makes for extra moist and fluffy muffins!
Gabrielle Dennis
Monday 14th of December 2020
I added one mashed banana and raspberries to the mixture and we will see how they turn out.
Daisy
Saturday 18th of July 2020
WOW. These muffins are the BOMB! I made them for my family with some sour cherries we had left over from making pie, and these were SO GOOD! Instead of using all-purpose flour, I used whole wheat flour, and they were even better. I also used a bit more cherries, but the flavor and texture was amazing. I would definitely recommend these for a good breakfast, snack or dessert muffin! Thanks for such a great recipe!!
mary
Thursday 28th of May 2020
Very good muffins. Mild flavor. I only used half a cup of sugar (personal preference). I will be baking them again and again. Great for breakfast.
Bri
Tuesday 3rd of March 2020
I made these today and thought they had too much butter in them and needed to add a little splash of milk because the batter was a bit dry. The flavor was pretty good though.