Feijoa and White Chocolate Muffins

Feijoa and White Chocolate Muffins recipe videos

Feijoa and white chocolate muffins are a sweet, fragrant baked treat that combines the tropical, aromatic flavor of feijoa fruit with creamy white chocolate chunks. This popular muffin variation is especially beloved in New Zealand and Australia, where feijoas are a seasonal autumn fruit. The batter is a standard muffin base, typically enriched with butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, to which chopped feijoa and white chocolate are folded in.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a carbohydrate-rich treat, with significant contributions from both sugars and fats, making it higher in calories than a plain muffin. It provides a quick energy boost and some key nutrients like potassium and vitamin C from the fruit, though it's best enjoyed as an occasional indulgence.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	52 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	30 g
Sodium	220 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg
Phosphorus	85 mg
Folate	25 mcg

Per 1 medium muffin (110 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The feijoa, also known as pineapple guava, is a fruit native to South America but has become a cultural staple in New Zealand, where it's often foraged from backyard trees. Nutritionally, feijoas are surprisingly high in vitamin C and dietary fiber, offering a tangy, complex flavor that cuts through the sweetness of the white chocolate.