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**These chocolate chip muffins are heavenly**—they’re light, soft, and packed with chocolate chips. They’re currently our three-year-old daughter’s favorite muffin from [my muffin collection](https://cookieandkate.com/category/food-recipes/breakfast/muffins/), and it’s easy to see why! She adores dark chocolate as much as I do, so I can confirm that these muffins please both kids and adults.
These muffins are made using the same principles as my other well-loved “healthy” muffin recipes, but you wouldn’t suspect it after your first (or last) bite. They can be prepared with whole wheat flour if desired, and they’re sweetened with honey in place of regular sugar, which enhances their taste. Greek yogurt adds a subtle tang similar to sour cream, making them taste like they came from a bakery while also increasing the protein content.
If you’re a fan of my popular [banana muffins](https://cookieandkate.com/healthy-banana-muffins-recipe/) or [blueberry muffins](https://cookieandkate.com/healthy-blueberry-muffins/), you absolutely have to try this recipe!
### Chocolate Chip Muffin Tips
#### Avoid overmixing.
If you overmix the batter after combining the liquid with the flour, your muffins will come out dense instead of soft. Mix the batter gently by hand, adhering to the instructions in the recipe, such as “you should still see a few streaks of flour and lumps.” If uncertain, it’s better to be cautious.
#### Dust the chocolate chips with cinnamon to keep them from sinking.
This is a new technique for me, and it works wonderfully. Mixing ground cinnamon with the chocolate chips before incorporating them into the batter makes a huge difference and is more effective than tossing them in flour. The cinnamon adds a delightful, subtle flavor and ensures muffins with an even distribution of full-sized chocolate chips.
#### These muffins are best enjoyed once they’ve cooled.
We all appreciate a melty chocolate chip, but this is true for all baked treats, particularly these muffins. After cooling, the flavors of coconut oil, honey, Greek yogurt, and cinnamon meld and mature, creating an exceptionally delightful muffin.
### Ingredient Notes & Alternatives
You’ll find the complete recipe below. Here are my insights in case you’d like to modify this recipe to fit what you have on hand or your tastes.
**Flour:** I prefer using whole-grain flours when possible for their additional fiber and flavor. These muffins came out wonderfully with whole wheat pastry flour, which, unfortunately, has become harder to find lately. White whole wheat flour provides all the advantages of whole wheat flour without the “wheaty” taste. All-purpose flour will yield bakery-style muffins. The choice is yours.
**Greek yogurt:** I primarily tested this recipe with whole-milk Greek yogurt, which is thick and creamy, helping to support the weight of the chocolate chips. Lighter Greek yogurts will work as well. I wouldn’t recommend regular plain yogurt, as it likely won’t provide sufficient structure.
**Chocolate chips:** I’m a fan of dark chocolate, so I relished these muffins made with darker chocolate chips (60 percent cacao content or higher). The recipe calls for 1 cup of chips, but you can manage with 3/4 cup if necessary. You can also swap in other flavored chips, like white chocolate or buttermilk, or use coated chocolate candies like M&M’s for a pop of color.
**Honey:** Use regular, liquid honey for this recipe. I also tested it with maple syrup, which is adequate, but I preferred the flavor and additional sweetness provided by honey.
**Coconut oil vs. olive oil:** This is a matter of personal preference. Virgin coconut oil gives an almost undetectable coconut note, while refined coconut oil is nearly flavorless. If you choose olive oil and want to avoid its taste in the muffins, go for a mild oil such as California Olive Ranch. Vegetable and avocado oils are also good alternatives.
**Turbinado sugar:** Sprinkling the muffin tops with turbinado sugar (also referred to as raw sugar) creates a delightful crunch, but it is optional.
### More Muffins to Try
If you enjoy these muffins, make sure to explore these [muffin recipes](https://cookieandkate.com/category/food-recipes/breakfast/muffins/):
**I’d love to hear how your chocolate chip muffins turn out in the comments!** Hearing from you is always a pleasure.
### Chocolate Chip Muffins
These chocolate chip muffins are fluffy and packed with fantastic flavor! This muffin recipe is filled with chocolate chips and simple to make by hand. The recipe yields 1 dozen muffins.
#### Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375