Searching for an indulging yet guilt-free treat? Look no further than our culinary guide to creating delectable low-calorie chocolate chip muffins. With a careful selection of wholesome ingredients and a few clever substitutions, you can enjoy the classic taste of your favorite bakery treats without compromising your health goals. From alternative flour choices to natural sweeteners, this article will reveal the secrets to crafting perfectly moist and fluffy muffins loaded with gooey chocolate chips, all while keeping the calories in check.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
LOW-FAT CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS
Share these sweet, rich muffins with a special friend. They're perfect for breakfast or dessert, or anytime of day.
Categories Breakfast,Dessert
Time 43m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat 12 muffin tins with cooking spray.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Separate the egg, placing the whites in a medium bowl and the yolk in a large bowl. Set the whites aside. Add the brown sugar, applesauce, oil, and vanilla to the yolk. Mix with a wooden spoon until well blended. Add the flour mixture and stir until well combined.
- With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the whites until soft peaks form. Add to the batter along with 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips. Stir until well blended.
- Divide batter equally among the 12 muffin tins. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of chocolate chips (4 to 5 chips) on top of each muffin.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 kcal
LOW-FAT CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS
Make and share this Low-Fat Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Blakey
Categories Quick Breads
Time 43m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Coat a 12-hole muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Set aside Separate the egg, placing the whites in a medium bowl and the yolk in a large bowl.
- Set the whites aside.
- Add the brown sugar, applesauce, oil and vanilla to the yolk.
- Mix w/a wooden spoon until well blended.
- Add the flour mixture and stir until well combined.
- With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the whites until soft peaks form.
- Add whites to the batter along with 4 Tbsp of the chocolate chips.
- Stir until well blended.
- Divide batter equally among the 12 muffin cups.
- Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon chocolate chips on the top of each muffin.
- Bake until toothpick comes out cleam, about 23 minutes.
- Cool 5 minutes in the tins- then remove muffing to a rack and cool 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.4, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 141.8, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 14.6, Protein 2.1
LOW CALORIE CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS
Make and share this Low Calorie Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Born with a whisk
Categories Breakfast
Time 50m
Yield 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and spray 12 liner cups with cooking spray; set aside. In a large bowl, combine flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl whisk eggs, yogurt, oil, milk, sugar, and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until everything is moistened (Do not over mix.) Fold in chocolate chips. Spoon teh abtter into the muffin cups, 2/3 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool for 10-15 minutes before removing from muffin tins.
LOW-FAT CHOCOLATE MUFFINS
"The men in my house don't like low-fat foods," pens Mona Kruse of Milan, Illinois. "But I always keep these muffins in the freezer because the guys can't seem to get enough of them."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Stir in the yogurt, milk and vanilla just until moistened. Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill two-thirds full. , Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack; sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter your muffins will be. You can also use frozen bananas, just thaw them before using.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the muffins tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use dark chocolate chips. Dark chocolate chips are healthier than regular chocolate chips and they also add a more intense chocolate flavor.
- Add some nuts or seeds. Nuts and seeds add a nice crunch and flavor to muffins. Some good options include walnuts, pecans, almonds, sunflower seeds, or flax seeds.
- Make them mini. Mini muffins are a fun and easy way to control your portion size. They're also great for parties and potlucks.
Conclusion:
These low-calorie chocolate chip muffins are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're craving something sweet, give these muffins a try!
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