Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffins Favorite Family Recipes

Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffins

These Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffins are a lighter version of those delectable giant muffins you can buy at Costco. Sure, they’re delicious but they’re basically like eating cake for breakfast, loaded with sugar and calories. These moist, chocolaty muffins have some terrific healthy substitutions that offer more nutrients, more sustaining power, and less calories without sacrificing flavor. Now, these muffins aren’t exactly like eating a head of cabbage, but they’re a much healthier alternative for your family. Terrific for breakfast or an after school snack, I’m so excited to share this recipe with you!

Suggestions for Lower Calorie Muffins

Use super ripe bananas! They give your batter a creamy texture and extra bulk. The mild banana flavor really complements the cocoa flavor. They’re so good in this recipe!Substitute applesauce for oil. Applesauce is a perfect alternative to heavy vegetable oil in most baking recipes because it cuts down on the fat and calories but keeps the muffins light and airy. Make sure you use unsweetened applesauce.Adding some rolled oats gives more texture to the muffins and sustaining power. Oats are such a good option for keeping your little ones fuller longer.You can substitute part of the sugar for half a cup of honey if you want to cut down sugar even more.Use whole wheat flour instead of white flour for even more nutrients.

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Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffins Favorite Family Recipes