Light Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe
Description:
These light chocolate chip muffins are a delightful treat with a lower-fat twist, offering just the right balance of texture and flavor. This recipe is sourced from the renowned book “Dr. Cookie,” ensuring a delicious outcome every time.
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Recipe Category: Quick Breads
Keywords: Breads, Brunch, Less than 30 Minutes, Oven
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 196.2
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4g
- Cholesterol: 15.9mg
- Sodium: 180.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 37.1g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Sugar: 19.4g
- Protein: 3.7g
Yield: 12 muffins
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Flour |
| 3 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 2 tbsp | Margarine |
| 1 cup | Skim milk |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1/3 cup | Chocolate chips |
| Optional | Cinnamon/sugar mixture for topping |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for baking these delightful muffins. -
Prepare Muffin Tin:
Coat a 12-muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray, ensuring the muffins won’t stick during baking. -
Prepare Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined, then set aside for later use. -
Prepare Wet Ingredients:
Using an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat together the egg, sugar, and margarine until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. -
Incorporate Milk and Vanilla:
Add the skim milk and vanilla extract to the wet mixture, continuing to beat until everything is well incorporated. -
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually mix the dry flour mixture and chocolate chips into the wet batter by hand, ensuring they are just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture. -
Fill Muffin Cups:
Spoon the batter into each muffin cup, filling them about two-thirds full, allowing room for the muffins to rise during baking. -
Optional Topping:
For an extra touch of sweetness and flavor, top each muffin cup with a sprinkle of cinnamon/sugar mixture, if desired. -
Bake:
Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes or until the muffins are lightly browned, puffed up, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. -
Cooling:
Once baked, allow the muffins to cool in the tin on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. This helps them set and become easier to handle. -
Serve and Enjoy:
After cooling slightly, remove the muffins from the tin and serve them warm, or let them cool completely on a wire rack for a delightful treat any time of day.
These light chocolate chip muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack any time you’re craving a delicious baked treat. Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures, knowing you’ve made a healthier choice with this lower-fat recipe.
