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Double-Chocolate Mini-Muffins

Delicious wee snack, perfect post-training (but don't be tempted to go overboard). I didn't have mini-muffin paper cases so made a dozen full sized muffins).
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Snack
Keyword: Healthy Baking, Healthy Dessert, Healthy Food, Healthy Food Guide, Healthy Recipe, HFG
Servings: 36

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cup self-raising flour, sifted
  • ¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • ¾ cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 egg beaten lightly
  • ½ cup mashed banana
  • 18 chocolate buttons halved

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 200℃/390°F. Line 36 mini-muffin holes with paper cases (or make 3 batches with a 12-hole tin.) Combine flour, cocoa and sugar in a large bowl. Add egg, yogurt, banana and oil. Stir until just combined.
  • Divide mixture among apper cases. Press a chocolate button half into each muffin. Bake for 15 minutes, or until an inserted skewer comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Variations

  • Using macadamia oil will add a richer, slightly nutty flavor.

Notes

Macri, Liz; (May 2010) Muffins in: Healthy Food Guide