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Healthy Double Chocolate Chip Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling

These Healthy Double Chocolate Chip Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling are a guilt-free, indulgent treat packed with wholesome ingredients and rich chocolate flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 cup Truvia sweetener
  • 10 tablespoons vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup natural honey
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

For the Cream Cheese Filling

  • 6 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons Truvia sweetener

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking and perfect rise.
  • Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or line it with muffin liners for easy removal.

Mixing the Batter

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt until evenly combined.
  • In another bowl, combine Truvia sweetener, Greek yogurt, honey, egg, vanilla extract, and unsweetened almond milk. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep muffins light.
  • Fold in mini chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top before baking.

Preparing the Filling and Assembling

  • In a small bowl, mix softened reduced-fat cream cheese with Truvia sweetener until smooth and creamy for the filling.
  • Spoon about a tablespoon of muffin batter into each muffin cup, add a dollop of cream cheese filling, then cover with more batter. Top with remaining chocolate chips.

Baking and Cooling

  • Bake muffins in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
  • Rotate the muffin tin halfway through baking for even cooking.
  • Ensure cream cheese filling is fully covered by batter to prevent leaking.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Freeze muffins for up to 3 months and thaw before serving.
Keyword Chocolate, Cream Cheese Filling, Easy, Healthy, Low Sugar, Muffins, Whole Wheat