Brace yourself for a flavor explosion that will awaken your senses and transport you to a world of pure indulgence. With each bite of these Mocha-Chip Muffins, you'll experience the divine combination of deep, velvety coffee and the sweetness of chocolate chips. Get ready to satisfy your cravings and elevate your baking skills with this extraordinary recipe.
½cuplow-fat buttermilk(or 1/2 cup skim milk with 1/2 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice stirred in)
2large eggs
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1teaspoonbaking powder
1teaspoonbaking soda
1¼cupwhole wheat pastry flour
½cupall purpose flour
½cupfirmly packed dark brown sugar
4tablespoons sugar
3tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1teaspoonsalt
½cupchocolate chips(or chocolate chunks)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, and spray a 6 cup jumbo (or 12 cup standard) muffin tin with cooking spray (or line with paper liners).
Stir the hot water and instant coffee together in a large mixing bowl until dissolved; add the buttermilk, applesauce, fat-free sour cream, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until well blended.
In a separate bowl, combine the flours, sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and whisk until well blended.
Stir the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture, stirring only until just combined; fold in chocolate chips.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups and bake for about 25 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
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Notes
Experiment with different types of chocolate chips, such as dark, milk, or white chocolate, to create your preferred flavor profile. You can also add a sprinkle of cocoa powder to intensify the chocolatey goodness.