Low Fat Chocolate Babka
Indulge in the decadent flavors of traditional chocolate babka with a guilt-free twist in this irresistible Low Fat Chocolate Babka recipe. Carefully crafted without sacrificing flavor, this lighter version swaps heavy ingredients for wholesome alternatives, such as low-fat milk and unsweetened applesauce, while still delivering the rich, chocolate-filled swirls you love. The dough is soft, airy, and lightly sweetened, creating the perfect base for the luscious filling made with velvety dark chocolate, cocoa powder, honey, and a splash of vanilla. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a delightful snack, this healthier homemade babka offers all the indulgence with less fat, making it a treat you can feel good about sharing. Ready in just under three hours, this recipe is a must-try for anyone craving a bakery-quality loaf with a lighter touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 7 grams instant yeast
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg white
- 120 milliliters low-fat milk
- 60 grams unsweetened applesauce
- 100 grams dark chocolate chips
- 25 grams cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, granulated sugar, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, egg white, low-fat milk, and unsweetened applesauce until well combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Continue to knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the chocolate filling. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
Stir in the cocoa powder, honey, and vanilla extract into the melted chocolate until incorporated.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle approximately 12x16 inches in size.
Spread the chocolate filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Starting from the long side, roll the dough into a tight log. Pinch the edges to seal.
Cut the log in half lengthwise and twist the two halves together with the cut sides facing up, then transfer it to a greased loaf pan.
Cover the babka with a towel and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Bake the babka in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Allow the babka to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.0 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.7 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 229 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 2600 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 398.4 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.7 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 137.5 g | ||
| Protein | 60.0 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 25.7 mg | 143% | |
| Potassium | 1514 mg | 32% | |
*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.
