Low Fat Chocolate Muffins
Indulge your chocolate cravings guilt-free with these moist and flavorful Low Fat Chocolate Muffins! Perfectly balanced with a blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flours, these muffins deliver a rich chocolaty taste thanks to unsweetened cocoa powder and a hint of mini chocolate chips. Made with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce and low-fat buttermilk, they’re naturally lower in fat without compromising on taste or texture. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for a quick breakfast, snack, or dessert that feels decadent but fits into a healthier lifestyle. Bake up a batch of these crowd-pleasers and enjoy a lighter way to satisfy your sweet tooth!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 unit large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup 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 spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, unsweetened applesauce, low-fat buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and blended.
Step 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 5
Fold in the mini chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Step 6
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Step 8
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Enjoy your low-fat chocolate muffins as a delightful and healthier chocolate treat!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (968.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2042.0 |
| Total Fat 32.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 196.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3675.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 447.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 63.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 188.9g | |
| Protein 68.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 168.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 531.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 31.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2962.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories