Double Chocolate Ricotta Muffins (Healthier Version) Recipe

Name: Double Chocolate Ricotta Muffins (Healthier Version)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup ricotta cheese; 2 large eggs; 113 cups milk; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract pure; 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted melted and cooled; 3 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil, or light olive oil; 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry, or white whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup flour, all-purpose; 6 ounces brown sugar 1 cup; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; ⅔ cup cocoa powder dutch processed and sifted; 6 ounces chocolate chips semi-sweet, 1 cup

Servings: persons

1 cup ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
113 cups milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract pure
1 tablespoon butter, unsalted melted and cooled
3 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil, or light olive oil
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry, or white whole wheat flour
1/2 cup flour, all-purpose
6 ounces brown sugar 1 cup
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
⅔ cup cocoa powder dutch processed and sifted
6 ounces chocolate chips semi-sweet, 1 cup

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2
Place rack in the middle of the oven.
3
Line 16 muffin pans with paper liners or spray with cooking spray, or grease with butter.
4
In a medium sized bowl, whisk the ricotta cheese and then add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5
Pour in the milk, vanilla extract, cooled and melted butter, and vegetable oil, and whisk well.
6
Set aside.
7
In another large bowl, sift together the flours, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
8
Stir in the ricotta mixture into the flour mixture until moist and incorporated .
9
Then gently fold in the chocolate chips.
10
Do not over mix.
11
Spoon the batter evenly among the 16 muffin cups.
12
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until lightly browned and a wooden stick inserted in the center comes out clean.
13
Cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 15 minutes.
14
Transfer the muffins onto the wire rack.
15
Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled.
16
The muffins can be kept in an air-tight container or a zip-lock bag in the fridge for about a week if they can last that long.

5169

kcal

Calories

251

Fat

469

Carbs

233

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup ricotta cheese, 2 large eggs, 113 cups milk, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract pure, and more.

Yes, Double Chocolate Ricotta Muffins (Healthier Version) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Double Chocolate Ricotta Muffins (Healthier Version)

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