Here’s a fun Olympics-themed chocolate muffin recipe! You can decorate these muffins with colored sprinkles or icing representing the Olympic rings.

Ingredients:

For the muffins:

• 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
• ¾ cup (180ml) milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips (optional)

For decoration (Olympic theme):

• White icing or melted white chocolate
• Colored sprinkles (blue, yellow, black, green, red)
• Colored candy melts or M&Ms

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, then add oil, milk, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine: Slowly mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
5. Fill muffin cups: Pour the batter into the liners, filling each about ¾ full.
6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
8. Decorate: Once cooled, pipe white icing on top and add sprinkles or candies in the colors of the Olympic rings.

Enjoy your Olympics-inspired chocolate muffins! 🏅🍫🥳