The famous chocolate chip muffin takes on a different form in these chocolate chip mini loaves. These are fluffy miniature loaves and they're perfect for just about any occasion. There's really no other way of saying it... you need to make these ASAP.

This mini loaf recipe is perfect all year round, and is equally delicious as a breakfast, a snack, or even a dessert!
Like all my breakfast recipes, they inspire each other! This one is inspired by my sour cream chocolate chip muffins and my blood orange chocolate loaves. All deliciously perfect in their own way.
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What are the ingredients for this recipe?

- All-purpose flour: Baking always requires flour, whether gluten free or paleo, flour helps combine all the ingredients together and aids with the structure.
- Baking soda and Baking powder: These agents work well together to give the rise, the texture, and shape.
- Eggs: We use two eggs to help create the fluff in the mini loaves as they bake, also aiding with the structure.
- Oil: We need to add some fat into our baked goods, and I always prefer to use oil versus butter.
- Milk: A little more moisture and a touch of more fat form the whole milk aids in the moistness and mouthfeel so it doesn't taste dry.
- Vanilla extract: All good baking recipes require vanilla extract!
- Sugar: We use just one cup of cane sugar in this recipe, so yes, sweet, but not super sweet.
- Chocolate chips: The most important part of a chocolate chip recipe: the chips! I love using mini chocolate chips, but discs or regular size work just as well.
See the recipe card below for specific details about quantities.
Swaps and Substitutions
Gluten free? Dairy free? Here are some swaps and substitution suggestions to make this recipe fit your needs:
- Gluten free flour: this wonβt really change the bake time, but it will alter the taste and texture. I swear by Bobβs Red Mill Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour, which you can find on Thrive Market or in a variety of other stores.
- Milk: if you want to make this dairy free, swap out the regular milk for almond or oat milk!
- Sugar: if you don't want to use cane sugar, you can swap for coconut sugar.
How do I make this recipe?

Step 1: In a large bowl, crack the eggs and add in the sugar. Whisk well to combine.

Step 2: Add in the vanilla extract, milk, and oil and whisk again to combine.

Step 3: In the same bowl, pour in the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Using a spatula, combine the ingredients together to begin to form a batter.

Step 4: Pour in the chocolate chips, and continue to mix the ingredients until the chocolate chips are fully incorporated.

Step 5: Let the batter sit for 25 minutes. Taking a cookie scoop, scoop the batter and divide evenly among the baking pan. Place the pan in the oven for 25 minutes.

Step 6: Let cool before serving and slicing.
HINT: Remember to let the batter sit on the counter for at least 25 minutes, this allows the baking soda and baking powder to work and gives the loaf/bread a nicer rise and an airy texture.

Ways to serve these mini loaves
Here are some ways you can serve up this recipe:
- Serve on a breakfast board or as a snack for after a kiddos practice.
- They are fun to split in half, toast, and slather with butter. Yes, butter. Butter makes everything better.
- Cut the mini loaves into smaller bites and layer into a trifle.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I store these mini loaves? Can I freeze them?
These mini loaves will do well on the counter for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container.
If you would like to place them in the freezer, I highly recommend you do so in a ziplock bag with a label on it, indicating the date the muffins were baked. Defrost them approximately 30-40 minute before you'd like to eat or serve them. These muffins should be defrosted and consumed within one month.
Do I need to line the loaf tin for these?
No, if you can grease the tin well with some cooking spray or even rub some butter in the tin, you should be fine.
Can I make this recipe in a regular loaf time?
Yes! The beauty of this recipe is that it is versatile, and works works great in a muffin tin, or even as regular muffins.
How do I get a crunchy, sweet, bakery-style top?
For the added sweet crunch on top, use a coarse sugar like Demerara sugar to sprinkle on top before it bakes.
Can I use chocolate discs or other types of chocolate chips in these?
You can use whatever type of chocolate you like. Two of my favorites aside from chocolate chips include chocolate melting discs or chopping up a chocolate bar and adding it in. The chopped chocolate bar adds shards of deliciously melty chocolate across the entire batter, whereas the discs or even sometime the chocolate chips will leave small puddles of chocolate, and won't always be very dispersed.
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Chocolate Chip Mini Loaves
Equipment
- 1 mini loaf pan
- 1 mixing bowl
- measuring spoons and cups
- kitchen scale optional
- spatula
- whisk
Ingredients
- 150 grams sugar ΒΎ cup
- 2 large eggs
- β cup oil
- Β½ cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 256 grams all purpose flour 2 cups
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Β½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ΒΊ and grease a mini loaf pan with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, crack the eggs and add in the sugar. Whisk well to combine.
- Add in the vanilla extract, milk, and oil and whisk again to combine.
- In the same bowl, pour in the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Using a spatula, combine the ingredients together to begin to form a batter.
- Pour in the chocolate chips, and continue to mix the ingredients until the chocolate chips are fully incorporated.
- Taking a cookie scoop, scoop the batter and divide evenly among the baking pan. Place the pan in the oven for 23 minutes.
- Let cool at least 15 minutes before taking out of the pan.
Brenda
Really good recipe. Easy to follow. Tastes great!
Arthur D
I bought a loaf pan a while back and didn't have a recipe to go with it, until this one. This recipe is so easy to follow and the mini loaves came out very delicious. I didn't have the chunks of chocolate that you used, but regular chocolate chips worked just fine.
Sha Peace
I loved making this recipe with my granddaughter π she gobbled them up