🍫Bakery Chocolate Chip Muffins
Makes: 10–12 muffins | Prep time: 10 minutes | Bake time: 20–22 minutes
These chocolate chip muffins were a total pivot — and honestly, a bit of a parenting Hail Mary.
After a long, hot day of camp pickups and sibling shuffles, my son asked if we could stop at Dunkin’ for a chocolate chip muffin. We didn’t have time — and the disappointment was real. So I did what any food-loving mom might do: I promised I’d make muffins that were even better.
And guess what? I did.
These bakery-style muffins are soft, sweet, and packed with chocolate chips. They’re egg-free (thanks to applesauce), dairy-free, and secretly boosted with a little flaxseed for extra nutrition — perfect for little hands, picky eaters, or anyone who just needs a cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar (optional)
1 Tbsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 cup dairy-free milk (or water + 1 Tbsp oil)
⅓ cup neutral oil (avocado, canola, or vegetable)
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (egg replacement)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (Enjoy Life mini chips!)
Extra sugar for sprinkling (optional, for that bakery top)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin or grease well.
Whisk dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: milk, oil, applesauce, and vanilla.
Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir until just combined — don’t overmix.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Scoop batter into muffin cups, filling each ¾ full. Sprinkle tops with extra sugar and a few more chips.
Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
💡 Tips for Bakery-Style Muffins:
Chill the batter for 15–30 minutes before baking for taller tops
Use a hot oven (375°F–400°F) to get that high dome
Don’t skimp on the chocolate chips 😉
These muffins have quickly become a new favorite in our house — easy to make, easy to freeze, and way more fun than a drive-thru. Whether you’re baking with your kids or just looking for a better-for-you muffin that still feels like a treat, this is the one.
Let me know if you try them! Tag me on Instagram @kellysgreenkitchen and use #KellysGreenKitchen — I love seeing your bakes.
