Henrik Christiansen, the accomplished Norwegian swimmer, has gained a quirky new title: the “Muffin Man.” Christiansen has sparked a viral sensation centered around a chocolate chip muffin from the Paris Olympics. While many Olympians have voiced their dissatisfaction with the food at the Olympic Village, this particular muffin has emerged as a notable exception.
The trend kicked off in the last week of July when Christiansen aka ‘Muffin Man’ shared a TikTok video in which he reviewed the muffin, describing it as “insane.” This single video set off a chain reaction, leading him to post multiple videos solely dedicated to this delightful treat.
As a result, social media platforms have been flooded with chocolate chip muffin content. Chefs are sharing their own recipes, and bakeries are jumping on the opportunity to cater to the newfound demand. The chocolate chip muffin craze is sweeping the internet, thanks to Christiansen’s enthusiastic endorsement.
Recipe Of The Viral Olympic Village Muffin:
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (175g) chocolate chips
Cooking Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.
Then, in a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt altogether.
Now, in a large bowl, blend the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is buttery smooth.
Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not to overmix and ensure the muffins stay light and fluffy. Gently fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed.
Evenly distribute the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.