Light Chocolate Chip Muffins

Indulge guilt-free with these Light Chocolate Chip Muffins, the perfect treat for satisfying your sweet tooth without overindulging. Made with wholesome ingredients like non-fat Greek yogurt and unsweetened applesauce, these muffins offer a moist, fluffy texture while keeping the fat content low. Semi-sweet chocolate chips add just the right touch of decadence, making these a delightful yet lighter breakfast, snack, or dessert option. With an easy prep time of just 15 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy mornings or last-minute baking. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or at room temperature, these muffins are a delicious balance of sweet and satisfying. Perfect for those looking for a healthier twist on classic chocolate chip muffins!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Light brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cups Non-fat Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cups Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cups Milk (low-fat or non-dairy)
• 0.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups with nonstick spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, Greek yogurt, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should just come together.

Step 5

Stir in the milk slowly until the batter reaches a smooth but thick consistency.

Step 6

Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few for topping if desired.

Step 7

Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Sprinkle a few reserved chocolate chips on top of each muffin for an extra touch.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Step 9

Remove 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

Enjoy your light and fluffy chocolate chip muffins warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(726.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1862.7

Total Fat 32.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 225.5mg	0%
Sodium 1998.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 362.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.2g	0%
Total Sugars 207.8g
Protein 44.8g	0%

Vitamin D 83.8IU	0%
Calcium 274.0mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 642.5mg	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: 15.4%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 75.3%