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Low-Fat Chocolate Chip Muffins

6
Points® value
Total Time
43 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
23 min
Serves
12
Difficulty
Moderate
Share these sweet, rich muffins with a special friend. They're perfect for breakfast or dessert, or anytime of day.

Ingredients

Cooking spray

1 spray(s)

All-purpose flour

1 cup(s)

Baking powder

1 tsp(s)

Table salt

½ tsp(s)

Raw egg

1 large

Egg whites

1 serving(s), large

Packed light brown sugar

½ cup(s)

Packed light brown sugar

2 tbsp(s)

Unsweetened applesauce

¼ cup(s)

Canola oil

3 tsp(s)

Vanilla extract

1 tsp(s)

Semi-sweet chocolate chips

6 tbsp(s)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat 12 muffin tins with cooking spray.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. Separate the egg, placing the whites in a medium bowl and the yolk in a large bowl. Set the whites aside. Add the brown sugar, applesauce, oil, and vanilla to the yolk. Mix with a wooden spoon until well blended. Add the flour mixture and stir until well combined.
  4. With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the whites until soft peaks form. Add to the batter along with 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips. Stir until well blended.
  5. Divide batter equally among the 12 muffin tins. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of chocolate chips (4 to 5 chips) on top of each muffin.