I admit that I have a healthy appreciation for kitchen gadgets. I am quite sure that I would have a hard time giving up my stand mixers, food processor, hand mixers, and a number of other complex appliances that fill my kitchen and pantry. Even with all of that, I do enjoy baking with just a couple of bowls and a spoon.
That’s what this muffin recipe is all about. It is simplicity at its best. Measure, stir, scoop, and bake. Other than the measuring cups and spoons, all you need is a muffin pan, two bowls, a spoon, and a whisk.
Lazy mornings were made for muffins like these. Quinn and I made these a joint effort and had them in the oven in a matter of minutes. Eating them warm from the oven (well, after a few obligatory photos, of course) was a wonderful treat. Gooey chocolate with a hint of cinnamon…. You can’t do much better than that.
I love those rare times when I can justify chocolate for breakfast. It just seems like such a treat. It reminds of those times when my mother would let me eat cake for breakfast. What a way to start your day!
A little more chocolate for breakfast:
31 responses so far ↓
1 Tara // Apr 22, 2008 at 10:27 pm
Yum!! I love simple recipes. Can’t wait to try these!
2 dana // Apr 22, 2008 at 10:45 pm
I have to ask… what type of camera are you using? All of your shots are gorgeous! Can’t wait to try this one!
Dana
3 Silvia // Apr 22, 2008 at 11:15 pm
These muffins looks delicious. And the best thing in doing muffins is that they really are so easy and quick to prepare and bake that you can do it even just before bkfast..if you are not in a hurry as evere like me
Silvia
4 Morgana // Apr 23, 2008 at 12:55 am
OMG. Why isn’t this picture edible? It’s difficult to find chocolate chips in Spain (well, quite expensive) but I think I should try with chopped chocolate, these muffins look so delicious…
By the way, I wanted to ask you…Do I have your premission to translate to spanish some of your recipes in my blog? Thank you from Spain.
5 Aran // Apr 23, 2008 at 2:29 am
I love simple recipes like this. That’s why muffins and quick breads are so good but I’m with you… try to steal my kitchen Aid mixer and you will have to deal with one crazy baker! I need my stand mixer, food processor, microplane, ice cream machine, yogurt maker… my husband thinks I’m crazy!
6 Aran // Apr 23, 2008 at 2:30 am
By the way, the muffins look fabulous with all the chips melting. yum!
7 grace // Apr 23, 2008 at 5:45 am
you have the unique ability to take pictures that are so crystal clear and perfect, i really feel like i’m looking at the real thing. this is somewhat unfortunate, because then i want the real thing, and i don’t have it.
8 Sarah // Apr 23, 2008 at 6:07 am
I love that first picture! These look delicious. I make muffins a lot because they’re easy, individually portioned (though I still eat more than one!) & they can be justified as breakfast.
9 cindy // Apr 23, 2008 at 7:57 am
Oh my! These look wonderful! I just may have to try these this week-end.
10 Kim // Apr 23, 2008 at 8:19 am
Fabulous photography, up course and personal. I could be in your kitchen with the views.
Lovely.
11 Amanda // Apr 23, 2008 at 8:32 am
I feel like I’m from the stone ages. I am the exact opposite of you! I have no kitchen gadgets at all, besides my hand mixer. Oh, how I long for KitchenAid
I normally grab some rather dry and inedible chocolate chip muffins but whenever I bake them on my own, I remember my love for them.
12 diva // Apr 23, 2008 at 8:39 am
great food shot, totally taken in by it. looks incredibly moist and just look at em choc chips. mmmm
13 jennifer // Apr 23, 2008 at 9:17 am
Thanks, Tara!
Dana, we have a Nikon D200 with a 60mm macro lens.
Silvia, you are exactly right. I don’t understand why I don’t make muffins more often. They’re so quick, easy, and delicious.
Morgana, translate all you want. With few exceptions, the recipes I use are not my original recipes.
Aran, luckily Quinn is a gadget fan as well, so he understands the need for all the kitchen tools. They will definitely spoil you!
grace, you are very kind. Thank you so much!
Sarah, muffins are quite a breakfast treat. A minor indulgence from minimal effort. Just about perfect!
Cindy, I hope you like them!
Thanks, Kim! What a wonderful compliment!
Amanda, once you cross over to the stand mixer side, there’s no going back.
Thanks, diva! I’m a sucker for melty, gooey chocolate chips.
14 Kelly // Apr 23, 2008 at 9:45 am
These look delicious! Any chance anyone has heard of an OATMEAL version of these or similar? I have a friend that loves oatmeal chocolate chip cookies…and I was thinking of doing some experimenting and coming up with a cupcake form for her birthday. Topped with a cinnamon buttercream frosting, I think she would be in heaven. Help!
15 katy // Apr 23, 2008 at 9:48 am
Those are just stunning. I’m all about muffins lately, but my nearly-fat-free, whole wheat flour, low sugar versions wouldn’t want to get caught sitting next to yours…
16 Sarah // Apr 23, 2008 at 10:12 am
I love chocolate chip muffins. Simple perfection.
17 andreea // Apr 23, 2008 at 10:20 am
i saw the first photo in my rss and now i am craving these muffins
18 furiousball // Apr 23, 2008 at 11:46 am
wow, yes those in my belly, stat
19 jennifer // Apr 23, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Kelly, try these muffins.
Thanks, Katy! I should be making more muffins like yours.
Sarah, I agree.
Andreea, you should make them. Such a quick thing to treat yourself with.
LOL, furiousball!
20 megan // Apr 23, 2008 at 4:24 pm
looks like a perfect recipe for my daughter to make on Mother’s Day. Score!!!
21 Patricia Scarpin // Apr 24, 2008 at 7:28 am
What a sinful breakfast, my friend.
They look wonderful, so high! I haven’t made muffins in such a long time…
22 jennifer // Apr 24, 2008 at 9:39 am
Megan, that definitely sounds like a plan!
Thanks, Patricia!
23 Shauna // Apr 24, 2008 at 4:09 pm
I LOVE when a recipe comes along that can be done entirely by hand. And if there’s chocolate involved, well, count me in.
I also love how the ingredients list is so similar to chocolate chip cookies, I bet the very edges on the muffins might have that perfect chewy/crisp thing going on with the brown sugar…must try!
24 Christey // Apr 24, 2008 at 4:11 pm
oh how i love homemade choc chip muffins! the pics are making me drool! haven’t had them in years! i think i will make these this weekend for me and the kids! thank you!
25 My Sweet & Saucy // Apr 24, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Again fabulous photos and recipes! I love checking out your blog!
26 jennifer // Apr 24, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Shauna, you’re right - the ingredients are similar to chocolate chip cookies. Hope you like them!
Christey, let me know what you think if you make them!
Thanks, My Sweet & Saucy!
27 Tartelette // Apr 24, 2008 at 11:22 pm
Those glistening chips are melting my little taste buds!! Chocolate for breakfast is wonderful!
28 jennifer // Apr 25, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Thanks, Tartelette! I completely agree.
29 Jessica // Apr 26, 2008 at 4:18 am
I add a slight spin on these, turning them into cappuccino chocolate chip muffins. Add two-three teaspoons of instant coffee granules (depending on how strong you want the coffee flavor to be) into the egg/milk/butter/vanilla mixture and stir until granules are dissolved.
Sometimes for these I add just a dash more cinnamon and vanilla as well. I think they are my all time favorite muffins, and that’s saying a lot since I’m a big muffin fan.:D
30 bunny // May 4, 2008 at 9:27 pm
i’m in muffin heaven!! this looks fantastic!! i’m making these tomorrow!!
31 jennifer // May 4, 2008 at 9:54 pm
Jessica, your variations sound delicious! I’m not much of a coffee fan, but sign me up for the cinnamon and vanilla!
bunny, I hope you like them!
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