I’ve seen many ways to lighten a recipe. Sometimes you’ve just gotta have it rich, dense and full-fat — just eat a lot less of it! See my 3-bite rule. And sometimes you come up with a winner that’s got more nutrients, less “empty-calories” and still quite a treat! I’ve seen quite a few these days incorporating beans to fill it up with protein/fiber instead of all the fat. And some of these bean-powered treats sound so good – like this slice of yummy cake from SnackGirl. But alas, no beans in my cupboard today.
These may not have a lot of protein and fiber, but they sure do have LESS of the bad stuff and MORE of the good stuff, including fiber-rich prunes, magnesium-boosting cashews and an omega 3 “superfood” – flax! And they are mini-sized for portion-control. (unless you’ve got a hubby who just keeps popping each bite sized treat).
Light and fluffy, these moist little treats are great alone. But if you’ve gotta have frosting, I’ve got a special recipe that includes Calcium-rich ricotta (instead of butter). But you’ll have to stay tuned because today I’m highlighting these simply good cocoa-y muffins.
So here they are, my Cocoa Light Mini Muffins, UNTOUCHED (until my hubby get’s home) lol! Check out the Recipe and Nutritional info. here!
NS Cocoa Light Mini Muffins
(as seen at Livestrong.com)
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