So I have decided that it is time to start posting some Valentine’s recipes here. You’re down with that right??? I promise not to go completely overboard, but this is a low fat chocolate cherry muffin top. Who wouldn’t want this kind of recipe early?
You could wait until February to make these muffins, but I seriously don’t recommend it. They were delicious!!! The yogurt in these muffins give them a soft, tender inside. I really like using yogurt instead of sour cream for muffins. It helps cut down on the fat content, which is something that I have started to watch a little more. My kids aren’t big cereal eaters, but they will eat muffins if I keep them on hand. By making them with yogurt I feel better about them eating chocolate for breakfast. Of course, we ate them at all times of the day. They are a perfect afternoon snack when you are craving just a little bit of chocolate. (that makes me laugh because when I crave chocolate, I don’t want to eat a little) These chocolate cherry muffins are also a great before bed snack…or a midnight snack! Whenever you decide to eat them, they will satisfy your chocolate crave!!!
The great thing about this muffin is that it is easy to make it in a muffin top pan or a whoopie pie pan, or if you don’t have either, just bake it in a regular muffin tin. I have included both baking times in the recipe for you. Let’s talk about the cherries for a minute. If you like fresh cherries, by all means, use the fresh cherries in your batter. I just happen to love maraschino cherries. There is usually a jar in my fridge at all times for sundaes or drinks. And I keep a backup jar in my baking cupboard…does that surprise you that I have more than one jar? Something about the taste of these jarred cherries makes me happy. They also keep their bright red color when you bake with them. I love pretty food!!! Pretty food just looks so much more appetizing!
See how puffy those chocolate cherry muffin tops turned out? I know you want a bite 🙂
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Chocolate muffins made with yogurt and filled with chocolate chips and cherries
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cherry juice
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup plain yogurt (I use Chobani)
- 2/3 cup coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 cup miniature chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl cream the butter and sugars until creamy. Add the cherry juice, egg, and yogurt to the butter and beat again. Sift together the baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and flour and add alternately with the coconut milk to the butter mixture and beat gently. Stir in the chocolate chips and cherries by hand.
- Spoon a large tablespoon of batter into a greased muffin top pan (I used a whoopie pie pan) Bake at 400* for 12 minutes. Let cool 2 minutes in the pan, then remove to a wire rack to cool. Store in a sealed container for up to 4 days. Makes 24 muffin tops.
Notes
You can use a regular muffin tin if you don't have a muffin top pan. Bake the muffins for 18 minutes. Makes about 15 muffins.
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Nicole says
Yum, these look really good! I love chocolate & cherry together.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Nicole. Chocolate and cherry is such a classic flavor…I predict more in my blog future!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Gorgeous Jocelyn! Bring on valentine’s! January is boring. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Yes, I agree with you…January is too boring. We need more pinks, reds, and cherry goodness to brighten things up a bit!!!
Liz says
I only like to eat the tops of muffins anyway so this is perfect! Love the combo….delish 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
The muffin tops are the best part, so why even make the rest huh? I am all over this chocolate and cherry combo lately!!
Meghan says
Good Lord! These sound divine!!!
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
bring on the V-day treats Jocelyn!! I’m lovin’ these. chocolate and cherries went into a breakfast treat I made recently and I can’t wait to share it. But I have to try it in muffins, or muffin tops rather. b/c the muffin tops are the best part right??!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I love chocolate and cherry together, so I can’t wait to see what you made!!! And yes, the muffin top is the VERY best part!!!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
Typical Jocelyn fashion: these look amazing! I want want want. I absolutely love maraschino cherries. I don’t usually have any in my fridge lately because I’ve been addicted to eating them out of the jar!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I want more too…my family devoured these in no time. Eating cherries from the jar is the best way to enjoy them 🙂 Glad we agree on that!!! And now I need a few more jars…
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
I LOVE chocolate and cherry, Jocelyn! It’s one of my favorite combinations and it’s so perfect for Valentine’s Day!! And I’m glad someone else loves maraschino cherries as much as I do. I could seriously drink the grenadine! I heart them so much 🙂
[email protected] says
Love making muffins tops since they are the best part of muffins! I will gladly eat chocolate and cherries for breakfast. 🙂
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
LOVE these muffin tops! The best part of the muffin with all it’s deliciousness 🙂
Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection says
I was actually just starting to brainstorm about V-day, so I say keep them comin! I love that you made muffin tops. I love buying them, but have never actually made them. Will keep my eye open for muffin top pans now 🙂
teresa says
we love the cherry chocolate combo. these look fantastic!
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says
I am a huge fan of chocolate and fruits of all kind. The falvors meld so well! I love muffin tops… well not on myself, but aside from that. These look great!
Meghan says
Oh, how I wish I had one of these right now! I love the chocolate cherry combo!! They look great!
Cristina says
Chocolate muffins are my favorite. It’s like a dessert that I’m allowed to eat for breakfast! Thanks for sharing!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Chocolate for breakfast is something I can always allow!!
Carrie A. says
My husband loves anything with cherries… this will be something unique I can make him with cherries in it! Hmmm! Maybe on Valentine’s Day! Thanks!
Dana says
These look yummy! Definitely going to be a Valentines day treat, thanks for adding the note about making in a regular muffin pan.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I hope you enjoy them. They would be perfect for Valentine’s Day!!!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
Yes please! I am all for any reason to get chocolate for breakfast, and I am kind of muffin obsessed!
Ruthie says
Joclyn… Can I say I LOVE chocolate and cherries! YUM!! I hope you’ll come link up to my party today!! (It’s the first one and so I’m slightly begging 🙂 xoxo~ Ruthie
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
Oh my goodness, these look sooooo good! I love maraschino cherries, and like you, I always have (multiple) jars on hand. I need to get my muffin-top pan out and put it to use. Love these!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
These are so cute Jocelyn! I love muffin tops more than a whole muffins! Could easily munch on 2 of these with my morning coffee
Leigh Anne @Yourhomebasedmom says
I need to get me one of those muffin top pans. Look yummy!
I just started a new Finding the Pretty & Delicious Linky Party on my blog this week – would love to have you stop by and share! http://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/finding-the-pretty-delicious-linky-party/
madge | the vegetarian casserole queen says
I love that these are delicious and low-fat! Pinning this for Valentines Day!
Oh and you should check out Lady Behind the Curtain’s Dessert Challenge. Chocolate and Cherries are the challenge ingredients for February. Here is the link:
http://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/behind-the-curtain-dessert-challenge-posting-instructions-and-information/
Hope to see you there!
Emily says
Delicious!! I’m so going to be trying this recipe soon!
The Better Baker says
These muffin tops look fabulous! I am so happy you linked up at Weekend Potluck. We love having your dishes at our table. =)
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you so much! I love sharing them with you!!!
Tanya Schroeder says
Happy to be featuring these at One Creative Weekend! Thanks for linking up Jocelyn!
The Better Baker says
Good Morning to you! Wanted you to know I am sharing this lovely recipe as my featured personal favorite at Weekend Potluck today. Thanks again.
Anna @ Hidden Ponies says
These look delicious! Just found your blog through Taste and Tell – how have I not found you sooner?? I’m loving looking through all the sugar and sprinkles 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I am always amazed at all the “new to me” blogs I find each day. Even after 4 years of being out there in blog land, there are still so many new ones!! I am so excited you came over from Taste and Tell. Going to check out your blog too!!!
Linda Plotnick says
Do I use dark brown or light brown sugar in this muffin top recipe?
Jocelyn says
I always use regular brown sugar in my recipes which I believe is the light brown sugar. I hope you enjoy the muffin tops!