Low Fat Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Indulge your sweet tooth with these Low Fat Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes, a guilt-free treat that doesn’t compromise on flavor! These moist, chocolaty cupcakes are made lighter with the use of unsweetened applesauce and low-fat milk, while still delivering a rich and decadent taste. A hint of natural peanut butter mixed with a touch of powdered sugar creates a creamy topping, perfectly complementing the deep cocoa flavor. Ready in just over 30 minutes, these cupcakes are an ideal dessert for anyone seeking a healthier twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for parties, snacks, or an anytime indulgence, these low-fat cupcakes prove you can enjoy the best of both worlds!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup low-fat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg white
- 0.25 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3
In a large bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, applesauce, milk, vanilla extract, and egg white until well combined.
Step 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 5
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Step 6
Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Step 7
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8
In a small bowl, mix together the peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, and water until smooth.
Step 9
Once the cupcakes are completely cool, spread about a teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture on top of each cupcake, and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (714.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1646.2 |
| Total Fat 49.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 9.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2038.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 315.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 51.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 140.7g | |
| Protein 58.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 50.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 353.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 26.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2413.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories