Low Fat and Low Cholesterol Chocolate Cupcakes
Indulge in guilt-free decadence with these Low Fat and Low Cholesterol Chocolate Cupcakes, the perfect treat for health-conscious dessert lovers. Made with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce, non-fat Greek yogurt, and honey, these moist and fluffy cupcakes are rich in chocolate flavor while keeping saturated fat and cholesterol to a minimum. A splash of non-dairy milk and the option to sprinkle dark chocolate chips on top make these cupcakes a delightful, customizable sweet fix. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a short bake, this recipe delivers a healthier twist on a classic favorite, ideal for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.33 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.33 cup Non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 0.33 cup Honey
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 large Egg whites
- 0.5 cup Non-dairy milk (e.g., almond or oat milk)
- 0.25 cup Dark chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
In a separate medium bowl, mix the unsweetened applesauce, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth. Then, whisk in the egg whites and non-dairy milk.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. If desired, sprinkle a few dark chocolate chips on top of each cupcake for added flavor.
Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, serve and enjoy your low fat and low cholesterol chocolate cupcakes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1893 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.7 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.5 g | 123% | |
| Total Sugars | 107.5 g | ||
| Protein | 36.0 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 387 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 1709 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
