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Ingredients
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup hershey's cocoa or hershey's europe, an style cocoa
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2/3 cup vanilla lowfat yogurt
2/3 cup skim milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 powdered sugar (opt)
Directions
Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Line muffin cups (2 1/2" in diameter) with
paper bake cups. In medium bowl, stir together flour, granulated
sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir in yogurt,
milk and vanilla just until combined. Do not beat.
Fill muffin cups 2/3 full with batter. Bake 15-20 minutes or until
wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool slightly in pan
on wire rack. Remove from pans. Sprinkle powdered sugar over tops of
muffins, if desired. Serve warm. Store, covered, at room temperature
or freeze in airtight container for longer storage.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER MUFFIN: 100 calories; 2 grams protein; 22
grams carbohydrates; 1 gram fat; 0 milligrams cholesterol; 200
milligrams sodium; 45 milligrams calcium.
From: Michael Orchekowski Date: 30 Apr 94
Servings: 14
Diet Chocolate Low Fat Muffins Recipe brought to you by Diet Recipes To-Go
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