WW Chewy Brownie Muffins

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The WW Chewy Brownie Muffins are a perfect solution to your WW diet plan. These muffins are light, with low calories and fats; they do not increase many WW points, and they are also nutritious. You still get the tasty, fudgy feeling of a traditional muffin, but with a balanced approach. Whether for gatherings, teatime, or for snacking, you can easily prepare and enjoy these WW Chewy Brownie Muffins. It uses all the ingredients that are light in calories and also WW-friendly, which can fulfill your cravings without any guilt.

STATS:

  • Caloric count: 110 kcal
  • Prep duration: Ten minutes
  • Serving size: 1 muffin
  • Cook time: 18 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Total time: 28 minutes
  • Course: Dessert/Snack
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving: 12 muffins

EQUIPMENT:

  • Cooling rack
  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • 12-cup muffin pan
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowls

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup of unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup of granulated sugar substitute
  • 2 large egg whites
  • ¼ tsp of baking soda
  • Three-quarters cup of oat flour
  • ¼ teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • Quarter cup of mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
  • ½ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
  • One tsp of baking powder
  • Two tsp of skim milk

INGREDIENT NOTES:

UNSWEETENED APPLESAUCE:

  • This keeps the muffins moist. It is an alternative for oil. For an alternative, use mashed banana.

SUGAR SUBSTITUTE:

  • This has low carbs and calories and also acts as a sweetener. For an alternative, use coconut sugar.

EGG WHITES:

  • Egg whites have a low amount of fat, and they give structure to the muffins. Flax egg is another option.

COCOA POWDER:

  • This powder does not include fats while still providing a chocolate flavor. For an alternative, use carob powder.

OAT FLOUR:

  • This helps in providing a chewy texture to the muffins. For an alternative, use whole wheat flour.

SKIM MILK:

  • This milk is fat-free and includes moisture. For an alternative, use unsweetened almond milk.

MINI DARK CHOCOLATE CHIPS:

  • These give flavor to the muffins and also boost texture. For an alternative, use sugar-free chips, or exclude completely to obtain lower WW points.

BAKING SODA & POWDER:

  • These normally help in elevating the muffins when baking.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. At 175°C, preheat your oven.
  2. Use a cooking spray to slightly cover the muffin pan.
  3. Combine and whisk vanilla extract, egg whites, sugar substitute, and applesauce together inside a mixing bowl.
  4. Using another bowl, mix baking soda and powder, salt, oat flour, and cocoa powder.
  5. Now mix the mixtures from both bowls together.
  6. Also, add skim milk and mix till you properly combine the mixture.
  7. You can include mini chocolate chips if you like.
  8. Inside the muffin cups, pour the mixture equally.
  9. For 16 to 18 minutes, bake the muffins.
  10. Before you transfer the muffins to the cooling rack, cool them down for five minutes inside the pan.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • You can enjoy these yummy muffins warm while pairing them with black coffee or a cup of skim milk.
  • Use light whipped cream to top these muffins.
  • For dusting on top, you can consider using sugar-free powdered sugar or unsweetened cocoa powder.

TIPS:

  • If you desire a more fudgy feeling in these muffins, you can chill them for twenty to thirty minutes before you serve them.
  • Do not overmix the muffin batter to maintain a good chewy texture of the muffins.
  • Utilize unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa for a richer flavor.
  • To improve the texture, add pecans or chopped walnuts, but remember to adjust your WW points accordingly.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Keep these muffins inside a tight box for five days. Reheat for approximately ten to fifteen seconds using a microwave.

FREEZER:

  • You can freeze these muffins for around two months. Heat them directly in frozen form for thirty seconds.

FAQs:

How do I prepare these muffins with gluten-free ingredients?

  • Just use oat flour, which is gluten-free and certified.

Can I prepare them in double the amount?

  • Absolutely, you can make them in double the amount, and they will still bake fine.

I want to use whole eggs rather than just egg whites. Can I include them?

  • You can include whole eggs, but they will increase fat, so you need to adjust your WW points in your plan.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 110 kcal
Net carbs: 13 grams
Iron: 0.9 milligrams
Total carbs: 15 grams
Vitamin A: 30 IU
Fiber: 2 grams
Calcium: 45 milligrams
Protein: 5 grams
Serving size: 1 muffin
Sodium: 125 milligrams
Serving: 12 muffins
Potassium: 145 milligrams
Weight Watcher Points: 2 points