Today my husband and I are taking the day off. No housework, ok we might do a little, but nothing major. And, NO kid!! He is going on adventure for the day with Grandma and Grandpa, so we get the day to ourselves. We haven’t had a day together just us in a long time, and have been working like crazy lately, so I am very excited for today. We even get to go out to a nice dinner 
Before I go on my day of fun, I wanted to show you these muffins. They are actually good for you. I calculated around 130 calories in one muffin. Having chocolate for breakfast just got better! I couldn’t help it and mixed in a few peanut butter chips, but you don’t have to do that if you don’t want to.
These muffins were a huge hit with my 7 year old. We ate a couple the first day, and I froze the extras, like I normally do. They disappeared from the freezer very quickly. I was a little worried these would be dry, but they were very moist and full of chocolate flavor. I am going to have to make another batch of these soon to restock, I might change up the chips I fold in next time.
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1½ cups applesauce
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅔ cup peanut butter chips, optional
- Preheat oven to 350F. Prepare 2 12 cup muffin tins with spray or linear. Makes approximately 18 muffins.
- Cream butter, yogurt and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix in eggs and cocoa powder, stir until smooth. Stir in the applesauce. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir until just combined. Fold in peanut butter chips, if using.
- Fill muffin cups about ⅔rd full. Bake 18-20 minutes until a tester comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes in the pan, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
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oh yum, these sound awesome + i love that they’re lower-guilt – 130 calories each is great!
Oh, I love the PB chip addition. Yum! Hope you have a great day off – you deserve it!
Adorable muffins and an adorable helper!! Enjoy your free day with you hubby!! Sounds like fun!!
Oh they look yummy! I love a good chocolate muffin!! Enjoy your day with your Hubby!! I love the picture of your son, it’s funny!
Love chocolate in the morning for breakfast and even better that it doesn’t kill the diet! Love using app[applesauce in baking recipes.
Yum! Definitely making these
They look wonderful!
Have a lovely day of fun and relaxation!
There is nothing quite like a kid-free day! Especially when you know he’s being well cared for and loved!
They are chocolate but you made them healthy too. Perfect! And I know you had a great day!
They look awesome! And at 130 calories, that’s even more awesome-r! Hehe
Another great recipe Erin!
What a great way to start your morning! They look delish! Love that they are low calerie too. A bonus!
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Cool Beans – I love that you added peanut butter chips. Great idea. Thanks for the mention. Take Care, Patricia