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Chocolate Pear Muffins

These Chocolate Pear Muffins are the perfect balance of sweet and chocolatey in every bite!  Excellent for snacks or weekend breakfasts, they are also quick to prepare --- ready before you even finish your first cup of coffee (or tea)!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 199kcal
Author: Neriz

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Hand mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Muffin tins/pan
  • Mufin Paper

Ingredients

  • 2 medium pears (about 1 & 1/4 cups when chopped), chopped into small bits
  • 200 grams flour (7.05 ounces or about 1 & 1/4 cups)
  • 70 grams cocoa powder (2.45 ounce or about 1/2 cup)
  • 150 grams sugar (5.30 ounces or about 1/2 cup)
  • 180 ml milk (2/3 cup + 1 tablespoon)
  • 65 grams butter (2.25 ounces or 1/4 cup & 1 tablespoon when melted), melted and cooled
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 1 & 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F), then line your baking tray with muffin paper, and set aside.
  • Use a strainer to sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder into a medium-sized bowl.
  • Mix eggs and sugar in a separate (and bigger bowl), until it turns pale yellow and the sugar has mostly dissolved.
  • Add the milk and melted butter --- and continue mixing.
  • Add the sifted dry ingredients and mix just enough to combine.
  • Add a cup of the chopped pears and use a spatula to mix it gently with the rest of the batter.
  • Fill the lined muffin tray with the chocolate pear batter --- about two-thirds full.
  • Add the remaining chopped pears on top.
  • Place your chocolate pear muffins in the middle of the oven for about 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when you stick it in the muffin.
  • Remove from the oven and place on a rack; let it cool for a few minutes.
  • Enjoy your chocolate pear muffins!

Notes

  • Cook's Tip #1:  Ensure the melted butter has cooled down before adding it to the batter.
  • Cook's Tip #2:  Use a good cocoa powder for baking; it makes a lot of difference in the flavor of these chocolate pear muffins.
  • Refer to the post's 'Recipe variation' section for substitutions and options.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 207IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg