WW Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes

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The WW Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes are tasty. These are light as well. We use WW-friendly ingredients for this dessert. This does not increase WW points or calories much. Prepare them in only 30 minutes. The steps are not difficult. All the ingredients are simple. These WW Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes are sweet and rich. They have a moist surface. They include a chocolate and peanut butter flavor. Preparation is easy. You can bake these cupcakes in a short time. Make them for dessert, snack, gatherings, or parties. These are also healthy cupcakes. We use low-fat peanut butter and milk for this dessert.

STATS:

  • Number of calories: 145 kcal
  • Prep duration: 12 minutes
  • Portion size: 1 cupcake
  • Cook time: 18 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Total time: 30 minutes
  • Course: Dessert
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving: 12

EQUIPMENT:

  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • Paper liners
  • Measuring cups
  • Muffin tray
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowls

INGREDIENTS:

  • Half tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Half cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup low-fat milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar substitute
  • 2 tbsp low-fat peanut butter
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips (optional)

INGREDIENT NOTES:

WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR:

  • This flour makes the dessert fulfilling. It also has fiber in it. It also keeps the mixture soft. The batter stays firm because of this flour. To make the cupcakes light, use all-purpose flour.

UNSWEETENED COCOA POWDER:

  • This does not include any extra fats. It also gives a tasty chocolate flavor. It can mix easily. It enriches the cupcakes. Use dark cocoa powder as an alternative. But it will provide a stronger taste. You cannot use hot chocolate mix. It has fats and sugar in it.

UNSWEETENED APPLESAUCE:

  • We omit the use of oil in this dessert. Rather, we use unsweetened applesauce. It gives the dessert moisture. It does not include many calories. This also makes the cupcakes lighter. The alternative option is banana (mashed). But the taste will change.

SUGAR SUBSTITUTE:

  • A sugar substitute will give a sweet taste to the cupcakes. It also does not include WW points. You can blend it with ease. It also gives smoothness to the dessert. Brown or coconut sugar is a substitute option. But they add calories.

LOW-FAT PEANUT BUTTER:

  • This peanut butter is low in fat. It is good for Weight Watchers. It adds a good taste. We get a little bit of nutty flavor. PB2 is a substitute that is even lighter.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Warm your oven.
  2. Set it to 175°C.
  3. Place liners on the tray.
  4. Apple cooking spray on the liners.
  5. Take 2 separate mixing bowls.
  6. Include wet and dry ingredients in them individually.
  7. After mixing both the mixtures, mix the dry with the wet one.
  8. Fold the mixture slowly.
  9. Keep folding till you combine it properly.
  10. In each cup, add the batter evenly.
  11. You can add mini chocolate chips on top if you desire.
  12. Bake the cupcakes for 18 minutes.
  13. Cool them entirely after baking.
  14. Enjoy your delicious cupcakes.
  15. SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
  16. Add warm peanut butter on top of the cupcakes.
  17. Have some herbal tea or black coffee with the cupcakes.
  18. Cut some strawberries or bananas and place the slices on top.
  19. After dinner, enjoy them as a sweet treat.
  20. Enjoy them as just light snacks.

TIPS:

  • Don’t mix the cupcake batter too much.
  • To lower WW points, make use of powdered peanut butter.
  • Do not remove the cupcakes from the tray before cooling down.
  • To improve the flavor, include one tsp of vanilla essence.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Keep them in the fridge for only 5 days. Use a covered box to store them.

FREEZER:

  • Use a freezer box to keep the cupcakes in the freezer. Freeze them for only 2 months.

FAQs:

Is it okay to use normal peanut butter?

  • Its use will increase the amount of WW points and calories.

How to prepare them without eggs?

  • Utilize two flax eggs instead of eggs.

What if I omit the mini chocolate chips?

  • Skip them if you desire. The taste of the cupcakes will still be yummy.

How come my cupcakes are dry?

  • It is because of baking them for a longer time. It can also happen due to overmixing the batter.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Iron: 1.4 grams

Calories: 145 kcal

Total carbs: 22 g

Vitamin A: 95 IU

Net carbs: 17 g

Fiber: 3 grams

Calcium: 70 g

Protein: 5 grams

Portion size: 1 cupcake

Sodium: 128 g

Serving: 12

Potassium: 160 grams

Weight Watcher Points: 4 to 5 points