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Low Fat Chocolate Cherry Muffin Tops

 So I have decided that it is time to start posting some Valentine’s recipes here.  You’re down with that right???  I promise not to go completely overboard, but this is a low fat chocolate cherry muffin top.   Who wouldn’t want this kind of recipe early?

You could wait until February to make these muffins, but I seriously don’t recommend it.  They were delicious!!!  The yogurt in these muffins give them a soft, tender inside.  I really like using yogurt instead of sour cream for muffins.  It helps cut down on the fat content, which is something that I have started to watch a little more.  My kids aren’t big cereal eaters, but they will eat muffins if I keep them on hand.  By making them with yogurt I feel better about them eating chocolate for breakfast.  Of course, we ate them at all times of the day.  They are a perfect afternoon snack when you are craving just a little bit of chocolate.  (that makes me laugh because when I crave chocolate, I don’t want to eat a little)  These chocolate cherry muffins are also a great before bed snack…or a midnight snack!  Whenever you decide to eat them, they will satisfy your chocolate crave!!!

Low Fat Chocolate Cherry Muffin Tops

 The great thing about this muffin is that it is easy to make it in a muffin top pan or a whoopie pie pan, or if you don’t have either, just bake it in a regular muffin tin.  I have included both baking times in the recipe for you.    Let’s talk about the cherries for a minute.  If you like fresh cherries, by all means, use the fresh cherries in your batter.  I just happen to love maraschino cherries.  There is usually a jar in my fridge at all times for sundaes or drinks.  And I keep a backup jar in my baking cupboard…does that surprise you that I have more than one jar?  Something about the taste of these jarred cherries makes me happy.  They also keep their bright red color when you bake with them.  I love pretty food!!! Pretty food just looks so much more appetizing!

Low Fat Chocolate Cherry Muffin Tops

 See how puffy those chocolate cherry muffin tops turned out?  I know you want a bite 🙂

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Chocolate Cherry Muffin Tops

Chocolate Cherry Muffin Tops

Yield: 24 muffin tops
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes

Chocolate muffins made with yogurt and filled with chocolate chips and cherries

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice
  • 1 large egg
  • 2/3 cup greek yogurt
  • 2/3 cup coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup miniature chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. In a mixing bowl cream the butter and sugars until creamy. Add the cherry juice, egg, and yogurt to the butter and beat again.
  3. Sift together the baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and flour and add alternately with the coconut milk to the butter mixture and beat gently.
  4. Stir in the chocolate chips and cherries by hand.
  5. Spoon a large tablespoon of batter into a greased muffin top pan (I used a whoopie pie pan) Bake for 12 minutes. Let cool 2 minutes in the pan, then remove to a wire rack to cool.
  6. Store in a sealed container for up to 4 days. Makes 24 muffin tops.

Notes

You can use a regular muffin tin if you don't have a muffin top pan. Bake the muffins for 18 minutes. Makes about 15 muffins.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 161Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 152mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 1gSugar: 12gProtein: 3g

Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Muffin Recipes and Scone Recipes

 

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Jocelyn is the owner and creator of Inside BruCrew Life where she loves to share semi-homemade recipes with flair that anyone can recreate in their own kitchen. Jocelyn is married and has three kids. She loves to workout, enjoys trips to Disney, and relaxing at the beach.

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Comments

    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      I am always amazed at all the “new to me” blogs I find each day. Even after 4 years of being out there in blog land, there are still so many new ones!! I am so excited you came over from Taste and Tell. Going to check out your blog too!!!

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  11. Ruthie says

    Joclyn… Can I say I LOVE chocolate and cherries! YUM!! I hope you’ll come link up to my party today!! (It’s the first one and so I’m slightly begging 🙂 xoxo~ Ruthie

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  13. Dana says

    These look yummy! Definitely going to be a Valentines day treat, thanks for adding the note about making in a regular muffin pan.

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  22. Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says

    I LOVE chocolate and cherry, Jocelyn! It’s one of my favorite combinations and it’s so perfect for Valentine’s Day!! And I’m glad someone else loves maraschino cherries as much as I do. I could seriously drink the grenadine! I heart them so much 🙂

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  23. Aimee @ ShugarySweets says

    Typical Jocelyn fashion: these look amazing! I want want want. I absolutely love maraschino cherries. I don’t usually have any in my fridge lately because I’ve been addicted to eating them out of the jar!

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    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      I want more too…my family devoured these in no time. Eating cherries from the jar is the best way to enjoy them 🙂 Glad we agree on that!!! And now I need a few more jars…

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  24. sally @ sallys baking addiction says

    bring on the V-day treats Jocelyn!! I’m lovin’ these. chocolate and cherries went into a breakfast treat I made recently and I can’t wait to share it. But I have to try it in muffins, or muffin tops rather. b/c the muffin tops are the best part right??!!

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    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      I love chocolate and cherry together, so I can’t wait to see what you made!!! And yes, the muffin top is the VERY best part!!!

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    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      The muffin tops are the best part, so why even make the rest huh? I am all over this chocolate and cherry combo lately!!

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    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      Yes, I agree with you…January is too boring. We need more pinks, reds, and cherry goodness to brighten things up a bit!!!

      Reply

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