Strawberry Chocolate Chip Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar)
• 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped into small pieces
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
3. In another bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined; a few lumps are fine.
5. Fold in the chopped strawberries and chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.