Fudge Chip Muffins

Healthy Muffin Recipes

Mariska's Joyful Heart Fudge Chip Muffins

• Prep Time: 10
• Cook Time: 20
• Yield: Makes 8 muffins (serving size: 1 muffin)

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 1/2 cup turbinado sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 3/4 cup oat flour
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup semisweet dairy- and gluten-free chocolate chips (such as Sunspire)
• Powdered sugar (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Place 8 paper liners in muffin tin; coat with cooking spray.

2. Combine applesauce and next 4 ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the next 6 ingredients. Add oat mixture to applesauce mixture; stir until blended. Stir in chocolate chips.

3. Spoon batter into muffin cups. Bake for 20–22 minutes, rotating the pan a half-turn after 10 minutes. Muffins are done when tops are firm to the touch.

4. Cool slightly. Top with powdered sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Information

• Calories per serving154
• Fat per serving5
• Saturated fat per serving2
• Monounsaturated fat per serving1
• Polyunsaturated fat per serving0.0
• Protein per serving2
• Carbohydrates per serving30
• Fiber per serving3
• Cholesterol per serving0.0
• Iron per serving2
• Sodium per serving331
• Calcium per serving86