Low Fat Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins Recipe

Indulge in the decadent taste of a Twinkie, but lighter! These low-fat chocolate cheesecake muffins are surprisingly healthy, thanks to the secret ingredient: light ricotta cheese, which replaces some of the cream cheese. Get ready for a moist, chocolatey explosion in every bite – guilt-free deliciousness!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 196 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Low Fat Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins

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How to Make Low Fat Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with vegetable spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, ½ cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 large eggs.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the wet ingredients (cocoa mixture), mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide half of the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
  6. In a food processor or using an electric mixer, beat together 4 ounces (113g) softened cream cheese, 8 ounces (227g) light ricotta cheese, and ¼ cup powdered sugar until completely smooth and creamy.
  7. Spoon the cheesecake mixture evenly over the batter in each muffin cup.
  8. Top with the remaining batter, spreading it gently to cover the cheesecake filling.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

86g

Fat

11g

Carbs

9g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Low Fat Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins?

Low Fat Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Low Fat Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins?

Low Fat Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins has approximately 196 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Low Fat Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins?

The key ingredients for Low Fat Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins are Granulated Sugar, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, Low Fat Yogurt, Vegetable Oil, Vanilla, Egg. See the full list with measurements above.

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