Best 4 Low Fat Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins Recipes
Indulge your sweet cravings without compromising your health with these low-fat chocolate cheesecake muffins. These delectable treats offer the perfect balance of rich chocolate and creamy cheesecake flavors in a guilt-free package. Made with wholesome ingredients and a clever twist on classic cheesecake, these muffins are a symphony of textures and flavors that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you feeling energized and nourished. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this recipe will guide you through the simple steps to create these exceptional muffins that are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a delightful snack.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
LOW-FAT CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE MUFFINS
Taste like Twinkies... with less sugar! the secret is replacing some cream cheese by light Ricotta cheese.
Provided by Redsie
Categories Quick Breads
Time 35m
Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with vegetable spray.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, cocoa, yogurt, oil, vanilla and egg.
- In another bowl, stir together flour and baking powder. Stir the mixture into the cocoa mixture just until everything is combined. Divide half of the batter among the prepared muffin cups.
- In a food processor or using electric beaters, beat cream cheese, ricotta cheese and icing sugar until the mixture is smooth. Divide the cheese among the muffin cups. Top with the remaining batter.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a tester inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 25.9, Sodium 90.8, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 21.5, Protein 4.1
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.
KETO CHEESECAKE CUPCAKES
Very good low-carb dessert. Keto-friendly.
Provided by Beth
Categories Desserts Cakes Cheesecake Recipes
Time 8h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Mix almond meal and butter together in a bowl; spoon into the bottoms of the paper liners and press into a flat crust.
- Beat cream cheese, eggs, sweetener, and vanilla extract together in a bowl with an electric mixer set to medium until smooth; spoon over the crust layer in the paper liners.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the cream cheese mixture is nearly set in the middle, 15 to 17 minutes.
- Let cupcakes cool at room temperature until cool enough to handle. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 82.2 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 151.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
LOW-FAT CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI MINI MUFFINS
A sweet snack your kids will gobble up and you can feel good about serving. Freezes well and defrosts quickly!
Provided by RAITIRA
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Zucchini Bread Recipes
Time 36m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 2 mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
- Melt chocolate squares in a large microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, about 1 minute. Stir in zucchini, applesauce, egg substitute, and vanilla extract; beat well until combined.
- Mix sugar, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl. Add chocolate mixture; stir just until combined. Fold chocolate chips into the batter.
- Scoop batter into prepared muffin tins.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 92.9 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
Tips:
- For a richer, more decadent cheesecake muffin, use full-fat cream cheese instead of low-fat.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- To make sure your muffins are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of one. If it comes out clean, they're done.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
These low-fat chocolate cheesecake muffins are a delicious and indulgent treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack, and they're also a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without overindulging. So next time you're craving something chocolatey and delicious, give these muffins a try. You won't be disappointed!
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