Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 2 cups white whole-wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened smooth applesauce
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line one 12-muffin tin with paper liners and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Lightly whisk the eggs in a second medium bowl.
  • Whisk in the brown sugar, sour cream, applesauce, oil and vanilla.
  • Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry with a rubber spatula.
  • Just before the batter comes together, fold in the chocolate chips (it's okay if there are lumps in the batter).
  • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  • Bake until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 24 minutes.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes, then remove and cool completely on a rack.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.