Can you make muffins with Extra Virgin Olive Oil?
That was the question I asked myself when I started developing this recipe… The answer is a resounding – yes!
The olive oil flavour is hardly detectable in these fluffy, moist and truly delicious chocolate muffins and they rise perfectly when baked with that domed cracked muffin top.
Looking for Kids Lunchbox or Snack Ideas?
This recipe really couldn’t be quicker or easier so it makes an ideal grab and go breakfast or lunchbox snack for the kids. I left out chocolate chips from this recipe to keep the sugar content down but I have made this recipe with the addition of chocolate chips and they only make it more delicious!
Prefer blueberry muffins? … I have you covered with my Blueberry Banana Muffin recipe.
Olive Oil Muffins – Chocolate Quick and Easy
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 200 degrees C (180 degrees C fan) or 390 degrees F
- Add all of the dry ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine
- Add all of the wet ingredients to a jug or a second mixing bowl and whisk to combine
- Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and fold them together until just combined
- Fill the muffin cases to 3/4 full with the batter
- Bake the muffins for 8 minutes
- After 8 minutes reduce the oven temperature to 170 degrees C / 150 degrees C Fan / 340 degrees F
- The muffins are ready when a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Notes
FAQ
I use EVVO in my kitchen all the time because it’s a minimally processed natural ingredient. I use Greek yoghurt in this recipe for the same reason! You could use normal olive oil and a different yoghurt if that’s what you have on hand.
Olive oil muffins are generally healthier due to better fats and antioxidant benefits. But butter is also a delicious & nutritious choice!
Yes you can freeze them. First let them cool completely then double wrap each muffin in cling film and freeze for up to a month. Defrost at room temperature before eating.
Yes and they will make the muffins even more delicious. With the addition of chocolate chips you might even be able make an extra muffin – due to the added volume from the chocolate chips!
Tip for Turning These Muffins into a Delicious Dessert
If I’m making these muffins for an after dinner dessert I fill them with my white chocolate cream cheese cake filling and the result is heavenly!