Choco-Chocolate Chip Muffins

Oh my goodness.  These little chocolate chip muffins are a favorite in our house.  I make them multiple times a week – and why not?  They aren’t too bad for you – only 3 SmartPoints on Weight Watchers Freestyle – and they are oh so chocolatey.  You know you have a winner when these are requested by your husband.

Did you know that 16 Ghirardelli chocolate chips are only 4 points?  So, I thought what if I spread those chocolate chips into a chocolate muffin.  What would happen?  Well, deliciousness, obviously.

Making these muffins are so easy too.

to make these choco-chocolate chip muffins:

In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients together – flour, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.

In a smaller bowl, stir together the wet ingredients – water, applesauce, apple cider vinegar and vanilla extract.  Mix these 2 bowls together (I put everything in the big bowl).

Next comes the best part.  Add in the amount of chocolate chips you decide to add.  I put about 16-20 in my batter.  *Depending on how many you add, this could affect your SmartPoints amount.

After you have stirred in your chocolate chips, pour the batter into a prepared muffin pan.

Cook these babies for about 18-20 minutes at 350 degrees.  Allow them to cool when they are done cooking – I know, I know…it’s hard to do!  Enjoy!

Who knew a chocolate treat could be healthy?

Choco-Chocolate Chip Muffins

Dash of Herbs

This recipe is 3 SmartPoints per serving, 1 muffin.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine Dessert

Servings 12 servings

Calories 57 kcal

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup white all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup brown sugar packed tightly
• 4 Tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup plain applesauce
• 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 16-24 chocolate chips

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
• In a smaller bowl, mix together water, applesauce, vinegar and vanilla extract.  Pour the smaller liquid ingredients into the larger bowl. Mix to combine.
• Stir in chocolate chips.  Pour batter mixture into prepared muffin pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 99mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg

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