Mocha Pecan Muffins Recipe

Name: Mocha Pecan Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; ¾ cup whole wheat flour; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar (dark or light); ⅓ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ cup vegetable oil; ¼ cup salted butter, melted; 3 large eggs; 1 cup plain yogurt (lowfat or full fat); ½ teaspoon espresso powder, dissolved in 1/2 cup water (or substitute 1/2 cup morning coffee); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup pecans, chopped; 1 cup mini chocolate chip

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup whole wheat flour
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar (dark or light)
⅓ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup salted butter, melted
3 large eggs
1 cup plain yogurt (lowfat or full fat)
½ teaspoon espresso powder, dissolved in 1/2 cup water (or substitute 1/2 cup morning coffee)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup mini chocolate chip

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
Spray a 12 cup, 3 x 1 1/2 inch muffin tin with pan spray.
3
In a bowl, combine the flours, sugars, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4
In another bowl, combine the oil, butter, eggs, yogurt, coffee mixture, and vanilla.
5
Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
6
Fold in the pecans and chocolate chips.
7
Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups; the cups will be very full, but don't worry, they won't overflow; the batter will rise up nicely.
8
Bake for 25 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
9
Cool the muffins completely in the pan.

1550

kcal

Calories

Fat

164

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup whole wheat flour, 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar (dark or light), ⅓ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Mocha Pecan Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mocha Pecan Muffins

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