What’s it been, like two weeks? Um, sorry about that!
I’ve been super busy with work and haven’t really figured out how to fit everything together. When I bake something during the week, I usually try to take some pictures outside on the back porch in the morning before running off to work. Buuut, now it’s darker in the mornings, so I’ve had to reconsider my photography situation. I tried getting home earlier and taking pictures in the evening, and I think they turned out pretty well. Woohoo!
Have you ever used Dave’s Coffee Syrup? Or have you heard of it before? I hadn’t until I got some FO FREE at work. I Googled it and apparently it’s pretty popular in Rhode Island, where the original Dave’s Coffee is located. Apparently, coffee milk is where it’s at. I put an obnoxious amount of creamer in my coffee in the mornings, so coffee milk is probably something that’s perfect for me. On the Dave’s Coffee Syrup website there are also several recipes! There are cocktails, cupcakes, and even some savory things.
My first thought was, What can I bake with this? It’s a pretty common thought for me. Like, this morning I got a pretty nice bottle of lemon sour and was like, cupcaaaakes. By the way — how weird is it that there aren’t any cupcakes on bethcakes yet? They were like every other post on my old blog. So watch out. 😉
I really don’t make muffins that often. I don’t think I ever posted any on TCB. So these are kind of a first? Is that too ridiculous?
But seriously, sneaking more coffee into the breakfast routine is never a bad thing, right? This coffee syrup is made from brewed coffee, so there’s definitely some caffeine under those chocolate chips. I used regular sized chocolate chips, but I think mini chips would have been perfect! Plus they’re mini, so using more of them is completely acceptable. This recipe also uses plain Greek yogurt instead of oil, so they’re actually healthier than most of the things on this site. Not sure if that’s going to be a recurring thing, but we’ll see. 🙂
ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup Dave's Coffee Syrup
- 1/2 cup warm water
- Chocolate chips to sprinkle on top (or stir into) muffin batter
instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a muffin pan with paper liners and lightly mist with nonstick spray.
- In one bowl, combine flour and baking soda and whisk carefully.
- In another bowl, combine both sugars, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix until incorporated.
- Add coffee syrup and warm water and mix until incorporated.
- Next, add the egg and mix well.
- Add flour mixture to coffee syrup mixture in two stages, mixing well and scraping the sides of the bowl after each addition.
- Scoop muffin batter into paper liners, about 3/4 full. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until you can insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin and it comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then move them to a wire rack to cool.
- Muffins are best if they're still a little warm.
I just love the big chocolate chips on the top of these muffins, they definitely add a beautiful touch and make me crave chocolate that much more! Well done!
Thanks so much, Kammie! You can never have too many chocolate chips. 🙂
Your creativity amazes me. What gorgeous muffins and Dave’s syrup sounds awesome! Great post!
Aw, thanks, Aunt Amy! 🙂
These were delicious! That syrup is great!
Thank you! It does help with the ingredients are super delicious. 🙂
Those just look absolutely delicious Elizabeth.
My family would love them!
Im just wondering though, what else could i use instead of the coffee syrup,cause i dont think its sold here in australia
Thanks so much, Erika! I think it’s fairly easy to make your own coffee syrup. Here are some recipes in case you’d like to try it!
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/coffee-syrup-10000001926543/
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Coffee-Syrup
http://www.food.com/recipe/coffee-syrup-24775
You could also probably use a mixture of instant coffee and water. It won’t be the consistency of coffee syrup, but it would add the same flavor. Put 2 tablespoons of instant coffee mix in a bowl and add 1 tablespoon of water. Let it sit while you’re mixing together the other ingredients so the coffee will dissolve. (If the granules haven’t dissolved at this point, you could add another tablespoon of hot water and stir it a little.) Then add it to the batter before putting it in the pan.
Hope this helps!
Beth, these look so yummy! I can’t function without a cup of coffee in the morning, but I bet I could have one of these instead and still get my caffeine fix : ) And love that you made them healthier by adding Greek yogurt!
It’s been a challenge for me to work out a baking-photography schedule, as well. I’ll be glad when daylight savings gives me a few extra minutes of light in the morning!
Thanks, Jamie! I will definitely be glad when it’s daylight savings time too! I can always use another hour of light, haha.
Yum!! These sound and look great!
Thanks, Jenn! 🙂
I need as much coffee in my life as possible: ESPECIALLY in my muffins. These look wonderful and a perfect breakfast for a quick morning, Beth! Keep ’em coming! 😀
Oh, I know what you mean! There will definitely be more. 🙂
I really enjoyed these – subtle coffe flavor and big chocolate chips. Killer. Make more please. 🙂
Thanks! Glad you liked them. 🙂
Coffee+choc chips=awwweeesome!! I want these in the morning!!
Haha thanks, Jocelyn! They definitely help in the morning, that’s for sure!
Oh good gracious! I feel like making it right now
You totally should! 🙂
I need some of these stat!
Yes, you do! 🙂
I love the sound of that coffe syrup. Holla at me muffins.
Mmm, chocolate and coffee is probably my favorite muffin flavor! Never tried that syrup before, but I feel like I should give it a go!
You should! I’m not sure if it’s sold in stores, but you can order it off their website. 🙂
That coffee syrup sounds like a good ingredient to know about! I can imagine how good these are with the coffee flavor and some nice warm, melty chocolate chips on top, yum!
As a big chocolate lover I would love to wake up to these muffins for breakfast!