Healthy Chocolate Mini Muffins: Deliciously Guilt-Free Treats
Indulge in these deliciously healthy chocolate mini muffins that offer a guilt-free treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini muffins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: healthy
Ingredients
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- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini muffin tin with liners.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the honey or maple syrup, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Fill each muffin liner about 3/4 full with the batter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let them cool before serving.
Notes
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mini muffins
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg