Low Fat Chocolate Oatmeal Muffins

Indulge guilt-free with these Low Fat Chocolate Oatmeal Muffins, a wholesome treat that balances rich chocolate flavor with nutritious ingredients. Made with whole wheat flour, old-fashioned rolled oats, and unsweetened cocoa powder, these muffins are naturally sweetened with honey and applesauce, delivering a moist, tender crumb without the need for added fats. Non-fat Greek yogurt enriches the batter with protein, while optional semi-sweet chocolate chips add a touch of decadence. Ready in just over 30 minutes, these delightful muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast, post-workout snack, or a healthy dessert. Packed with fiber and chocolatey goodness, they’re as satisfying as they are nutritious—ideal for any health-conscious chocolate lover.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 0.33 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.75 cup Whole wheat flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup Non-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 0.33 cup Honey
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 large Egg
• 0.25 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, cocoa powder, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to mix the dry ingredients evenly.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and the egg until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and carefully mix until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the muffins dense.

Step 5

If desired, fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips for an extra chocolatey touch.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

Step 7

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 8

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

Step 9

Enjoy your low-fat chocolate oatmeal muffins warm, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(703.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1552.3

Total Fat 42.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 224.4mg	0%
Sodium 2064.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 288.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 53.1g	0%
Total Sugars 108.4g
Protein 61.3g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 375.0mg	0%
Iron 22.6mg	0%
Potassium 2230.2mg	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: 21.5%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 64.7%