These healthy chocolate morning muffins are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth while still eating a nutritious breakfast. Packed with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, and dark chocolate, these muffins are a great way to start your day on a delicious note.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the honey, Greek yogurt, applesauce, almond milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess to these muffins.
Using honey as a sweetener reduces the amount of processed sugar in the recipe.
Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants and can provide health benefits in moderation.