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Orange Chocolate Mini Muffins

orange chocolate mini muffins
Ingredients:
  • (4 oz.) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped, divided
  • (6 Tbsp.) all-purpose flour
  • (1/4 tsp.) baking powder
  • (1/8 tsp.) baking soda
  • Salt
  • (1 large) egg white
  • (3 Tbsp.) light brown sugar
  • (3 Tbsp.) unsweetened applesauce
  • (2 tsp.) canola oil
  • (3/4 tsp.) orange extract
  • (1 1/2 tsp.) whole milk
Servings
4
Dessert

Orange Chocolate Mini Muffins

Moist chocolate muffins flavored with orange and drizzled with chocolate icing.

Preparation Time
About 15 minutes
Cook Time
About 12 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a standard mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave 2 1/2 oz. chocolate on High for 60 seconds. Stir, cook another 10 seconds at a time if needed, until melted.

  3. 3In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and a pinch of salt, set aside. In a medium bowl, beat egg white until fluffy.
  4. 4Stir in brown sugar, applesauce, 1 1/2 tsp. oil, orange extract and melted chocolate. Add dry ingredients, stir to combine.
  5. 5Divide evenly between muffin cups and bake 10 minutes, or until set. Cool in pan 3 minutes, transfer to wire rack.
  6. 6In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave 1 1/2 oz. chocolate, milk and 1/2 tsp. oil on High 30 seconds, or until melted. Stir, drizzle over mini muffins and serve.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 3 muffins

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 257
  • Total Fat 14.7 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 34.8 g
  • Protein 4.2 g
  • Cholesterol -- mg
  • Sodium 106 mg
  • Fiber 2.5 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Dessert

Recipe Subcategory: Muffins and Breads

Recipe Ethnicity: N/A

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: No

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Eggs, Dairy

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.