These healthy Chocolate Muffins are DELICIOUS and completely guilt-free, made with whole grains and only 150 calories each!
Just like so many of my other favorite muffin recipes, these freeze wonderfully for an easy and quick breakfast or snack.
These skinny chocolate muffins are way healthier than any store bought chocolate muffin but they still have the same great flavor and texture. I call that a major WIN!
How to make Healthy Chocolate Muffins:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a standard 12 cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flours, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and chocolate chips and stir to combine.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs, yogurt, milk, applesauce and vanilla. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and stir in the wet mixture, stirring just until moistened (don't over-mix).
- Divide batter between muffin cups. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Freezing Instructions: Allow muffins to cool completely. Store them in a freezer-safe ziplock bag or air-tight container.
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Recipe
Skinny Chocolate Muffins
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup applesauce , oil or a mashed banana
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a standard 12 cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flours, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and chocolate chips and stir to combine.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs, yogurt, milk, applesauce and vanilla. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and stir in the wet mixture, stirring just until moistened (don't over-mix).
- Divide batter between muffin cups. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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I originally shared this recipe September 2017. Updated January 2020.
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Just made these a few minutes ago. OMG, they are awesome!!! I was craving something sweet and chocolatey, but not a cupcake or a 2000 calorie muffin. These are perfect and hit the spot. Thank you so much for this recipe!!!!!
I’m so glad you liked them! They are the perfect lower-calorie muffin to satisfy a sweet tooth 🙂
I want to make these right now! But I only have regular vanilla yogurt. Would that work?
Hi Krystal, plain yogurt would taste bet but the vanilla will work too. I would leave out the vanilla extract.Good luck, hope you like them! 🙂
These chocolate muffins look seriously so rich and delicious!! I love using yoghurt in baking as it always makes everything so much more moist and gives a slight tangy taste so I bet these taste amazing.
I know right? I usually always stick to Greek yogurt when baking! IT’s the best.
OH yum I love muffins – and greek yogurt is such a great way to add moisture and protein!! Love love love
I agree–I love Greek yogurt and it makes these muffins extra moist.
CHOCOLATE! This looks amazing. 😀
Is there anything better than chocolate for breakfast? I think not! 😉
You’ve got that right 🙂 Thanks Hannah
These look amazing!
I just started a new “diet”so I’ve been craving chocolate. I think I could still have these and stick to my plan.
I hope you do and let me know how you like them! Any ways you can find to sneak chocolate into a diet are the best!
I actually made these just after you posted this on the blogger life! just bit into my first one and they’re delicious, thanks!
Yay! I’m so happy you liked them! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I almost didn’t click on here as I am holiday dieting but they looked too good to pass up!! Have printed off for my recipe folder and will let you know how I get on 🙂
Thanks! I’d love to hear how you like them!
Can you use applesauce instead of yoghurt? Also, how does plain flour work in the calories content?
Applesauce would be a good substitute. The calorie difference in wheat vs white flour is not very different.