Espresso-Infused Chocolate Walnut Muffins

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Moist chocolate muffins richly infused with bold espresso and studded with crunchy toasted walnuts for a perfect morning pick-me-up. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, combines all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 230 calories and feeds 12, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 12 American cuisine 230 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, sift together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk 3/4 cup strong brewed espresso, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 1 large egg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until moistened, then fold in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts and 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips.
  5. Step 5: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full, and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Step 6: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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