Chocolate chip muffins

Chocolate chip muffins are a beloved sweet baked treat, essentially a portable cake-like quick bread studded with chocolate chips. They typically feature a simple batter of flour, sugar, butter or oil, eggs, and milk, with the iconic addition of chocolate morsels. This popular variation of the classic muffin is a staple in American bakeries and home kitchens.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-carbohydrate and high-fat treat, with a single standard-sized muffin often containing between 350 to 450 calories. It provides quick energy from sugars and fats but is generally low in essential nutrients like protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	340 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	44 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	310 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Iron	2.2 mg
Potassium	100 mg
Vitamin A	100 IU
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg
Thiamin (B1)	0.15 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.15 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.5 mg

Per 1 medium muffin (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the chocolate chip muffin represents the ultimate comfort food and a staple of the 'grab-and-go' breakfast or snack culture. Nutritionally, it's a prime example of an 'energy-dense' food, where a small size delivers a significant number of calories primarily from refined ingredients.