Deep Chocolate Vitamuffin Copycat Recipe

Indulge guilt-free with this Deep Chocolate Vitamuffin Copycat Recipe, a rich and moist treat packed with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat pastry flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and unsweetened applesauce. Perfectly portioned for a healthy snack or breakfast on-the-go, these muffins are wonderfully chocolaty, thanks to a hint of strong brewed coffee and mini chocolate chips folded into the batter. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a quick 15-minute bake, these low-fat, high-flavor muffins are ready to satisfy your sweet tooth in no time. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or store for later—they’re equally delicious no matter when you indulge!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Whole wheat pastry flour
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.33 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.33 cup Applesauce (unsweetened)
• 0.25 cup Non-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 large Egg whites
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup Strong brewed coffee (cooled)
• 2 tablespoons Semi-sweet mini chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium-sized bowl, mix the applesauce, Greek yogurt, egg whites, vanilla extract, and brewed coffee until smooth and well-incorporated.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can result in dense muffins.

Step 5

Fold in the mini chocolate chips, reserving a few for sprinkling on top if desired.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

Step 7

Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top of the batter for a decorative touch.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Step 9

Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. They can also be frozen for prolonged storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(619.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1229.5

Total Fat 23.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1.7mg	0%
Sodium 2033.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 275.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 59.5g	0%
Total Sugars 105.5g
Protein 55.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 270.3mg	0%
Iron 24.2mg	0%
Potassium 2642.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 13.8%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 71.8%