Skinnybaker's Healthy Chocolate Cupcakes

Indulge guilt-free with Skinnybaker's Healthy Chocolate Cupcakes—moist, rich, and packed with wholesome ingredients to satisfy your sweet tooth! Made with whole wheat flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup, these cupcakes offer a healthier twist on a classic favorite. Greek yogurt and applesauce replace traditional fats, ensuring every bite is tender and delicious without added calories. Perfect for chocolate lovers, these cupcakes can be elevated with optional dark chocolate chips for an extra layer of decadence. Quick and easy to make, they’re ready in just 35 minutes and are ideal for a guilt-free dessert or snack. Try them plain or topped with a light frosting for a nutritious treat that doesn't compromise on flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or low-fat)
• 0.25 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
• 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate larger bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and egg. Mix thoroughly until smooth.

Step 4

Slowly add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the wet ingredients, alternating with the almond milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix gently after each addition until the batter is well incorporated but not overmixed.

Step 5

If desired, fold in the dark chocolate chips for extra chocolatey goodness.

Step 6

Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Step 8

Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve plain or top with your favorite light frosting or powdered sugar for a healthier treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(606.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1178.4

Total Fat 35.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 186mg	0%
Sodium 1836.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 223.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.0g	0%
Total Sugars 88.0g
Protein 39.4g	0%

Vitamin D 91IU	0%
Calcium 415.4mg	0%
Iron 20.1mg	0%
Potassium 2004.0mg	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: 23.2%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 65.3%