anotherkindofdrew blog

I am a snacker. I work from home so sometimes I just need a little something to nosh on. This is an expensive little side gig. Most folks snack with potato chips or candy or crackers or something. When Wheat Thins are costing about $3.99 / box I have to start thinking of some cheaper snack alternatives.

One of my last morning at the S’bucks I ordered a low-fat Blueberry Muffin. While eating the expensive, low-taste treat I got to thinking that I could probably make this myself and save $2.50 or so. So, I looked for a recipe. I first started with some box recipes but they didn’t work out that well. So, I moved on to this:

Drew’s Dark Chocolate Chip Muffins

• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 medium egg
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder (3 teaspoons)
• 2 cups flour

In a large bowl combine the oil, egg, milk, sugar and salt. Mix it very well with a fork or wire whisk. Measure in the baking powder and flour. Mix again until all of the dough particles are moistened. Do not over mix. The whole thing should take about 20 to 30 strokes. Add about a cup (or to your flavoring) of Dark Chocolate Chips (yes, dark chocolate is better for you than milk or baking). Spoon the batter into a dozen well oiled (I like the grocery store version of PAM veggie spray) muffin cups. Bake at 400° for about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool slightly before removing from the pan.

This is the basic recipe. You can do with it what you like. Whatever fruit or berry is in season in your neck of the woods can become the flavoring for these muffins. You see, not only are they breakfast treats but also great for a quick afternoon snack. Wrap them in seran and you have a treat for about 3 days. Bon apetit!

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