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Last Updated on April 11, 2025 by Melanie
I have a new love that I discovered this past year. Are you in love with it too? It’s this drink called coffee.
It all happened about 8 months ago when I decided to spoil the hubby and buy him a Keurig for Father’s Day. Little did I know I was buying myself something awesome too.
Seriously, I hated coffee. Loved the smell. Loved being a barista. Yes. Fun fact. I was a barista for 2 1/2 years and it was a fun job.
The entire time I worked there I never liked coffee. I enjoyed working around it. Sort of wanted to like it but just couldn’t get past that bitter taste.
Fast forward to June 2013. Hubby opens the Keurig. He’s happy with it. He occassionally makes himself a cup of interesting sounding coffee. I ask for a sip. Hmmm. Not bad.
Next week. Repeat with a different flavor. Not bad. Next thing you know I’m preparing a cup just for myself.
It felt like the strangest thing ever. But at the same time it felt so normal and comforting.
This coffee thing has really been helping me get through these cold bitter months here in Pennsylvania. I’m so glad I fell in love with it.
These muffins came from my coffee love that I want to incorporate into a yummy muffin. Why can’t I have a cup of coffee with a coffee muffin? It can happen.
So I made it happen. They’re quite yummy. My 11 year confirmed it by saying that he wants these for his birthday.
I was thinking, “Are you seriously giving up a birthday cake for an espresso muffin?” But hey, he’ll be 12. If the boy wants espresso muffins I’ll make him espresso muffins.
His birthday isn’t until June so we’ll just have to wait around and see if there aren’t 15 other awesome things that I bake between now and then to change that. 🙂
Hope I’ve inspired you to take a taste of coffee.
P.S. You may like these even if you’re not a coffee lover. You never know!
Love and blessings,
Melanie
Espresso Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 15 muffins 1x
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole or 2% milk
- 1 Tablespoon espresso coffee granules
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 4 Tbsp butter (1/2 stick, melted)
- 1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips
Espresso glaze
- 3 Tablespoons boiling water
- 2 Tablespoons instant espresso granules
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease a muffin pan or line with paper liners.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Melt butter in microwave. Let cool.
- In a small bowl dissolve espresso in milk. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl whisk egg. Mix in dark brown sugar, melted butter, milk mixture and vanilla. Mix just until combined. Don’t over mix. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin pan about 2/3 full and bake immediately.
- Bake 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Cool.
To prepare glaze:
- Boil water. Pour into a small bowl and immediately dissolve espresso granules. Stir until completely dissolved. Stir in powdered sugar. Stir until thickened and smooth. Drizzle over muffins.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
I was like you, Melanie! I thought I hated it, then when when my husband began drinking it regularly at home, I wanted to see what all the excitement was about. I would want these muffins for my birthday, too! That glaze looks amazing!
Thanks Ashley!
I used to hate coffee too! But now I love it. I especially love coffee ice cream. Yum! I don’t drink it everyday. Just on weekends when I’m feeling fancy. These muffins sound delicious. Perfect kickstart to your morning : )
I drink it everyday but don’t know if that will change when it warms up finally. Now it’s just a way to get me warm! Thanks.
I’m a coffee lover, especially when it’s involved with chocolate. I love this recipe. And I’m excited to find a sister in The Lord online.
Aww. Thanks Norma. That’s awesome. I wholeheartedly agree. 🙂
first of all, hilarious that you were a barista but never a coffee drinker! I agree though, the smell is divine! I live and die by my Keurig, so I’m glad I’m not the only one popping those k-cups like candy – these look awesome Mel!
What irony, right? Thanks Christine!
I didn’t start drinking coffee until I was 38 and now I can’t get enough of it. These muffins look wonderful. I love coffee and chocolate chips together!
Sounds like me. It’s like where have you been my whole life? Oh right in front of me but I missed it. 🙂
Oh my goodness…I love coffee and I love my Keurig! These look delicious…chocolate and coffee are always a fantastic combination!
The Keurig is definitely the greatest in my humble opinion!
I LOVE coffee and muffins, so this is my idea of perfection!
Thanks Ashley. Me too. 🙂
Such beautiful photos! I’m loving that mini chalkboard – so fun!
Me too. I love new food ‘toys’. They make my day a little brighter. 🙂
Coffee and I have a long, loyal love affair, so I would be alllll over these!
Thanks Erin. Mine is not a long one but I’m sure it’s a loyal one. 🙂
These look wonderful Melanie! I can’t wait to bake up a batch or two! Pinned and definitely on my to do list for this weekend:)
Hope you enjoy!
I am a total coffee addict – err, I meant coffee lover!
I think I would want these muffins for my birthday too, with an extra dousing of that espresso glaze – instead of cake! If I had these muffins, I might have to save a few crumbs in my hair so I could walk around and smell them all day! 🙂
You make me smile Shashi. A few crumbs…too funny.
Now this is how I like to start my day! I bet they smell soooo good! Beautiful Melanie!
They do! Would love to share Trish!
Coffee + chocolate??? I need a tray full of these in front of me RIGHT NOW. They look delicious. What a perfect snack they’d make!
Happy Friday!
I just posted a coffee chocolate chip goodie today! Great minds think alike. 🙂 I’m crazy over your muffins and I simply MUST make them asap! Love love love this flavor combo!! Yummay!
Yay! I’ll have to stop over and see what yours is all about. It is a great combo. 🙂
I’m still holding out on getting addicted to coffee. I had one sip of a mocha a few months back (just for a post I was writing), and besides that, nada. My wife LOVES coffee, but I’ve just never gotten into it. She would absolutey love these muffins… I think I need to make them for her 🙂
I’m amazed that you were a barista, but didn’t like coffee! Craziness!! 😉 And these muffins have my name written all over them!! I heart espresso anything!!
I love coffee flavor anything!! Especially with chocolate! I will definitely be trying these muffins! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks for stopping by Kelly! I hope you enjoy them.
Hi Melanie, I was wondering what brand of espresso granules you used? And where can I find it? Thanks!