Description
Healthy Chocolate Mini Muffins are a delightful treat that balances the richness of chocolate with wholesome ingredients. They offer a sweet escape from ordinary snacks while still being a wise choice for your health. These mini muffins are packed with flavor, making them perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or a guilt-free dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- Cooking spray or muffin liners
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a mini muffin pan with cooking spray or line it with muffin liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the honey or maple syrup, vegetable oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not over-mix.
- If using chocolate chips, fold them gently into the batter.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Add nuts or seeds for texture.
- Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Experiment with different add-ins.
- Store muffins in an airtight container.
- Freeze muffins for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini muffin
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg