Chocolate Chip Orange Muffins

These muffins are very quick and easy to make. I have gradually reduced the oil in this recipe to 1 tbsp to have a lower fat muffin. You may want to start with more oil (2 tbsp) to find your preferred texture.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 16-18
• Yields: 16-18 muffins

Ingredients

• Mix I

• 2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup  semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate if you prefer)

• Mix II

• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon  orange peel
• 1  cup  orange juice
• 1  cup  plain 1% yogurt
• 1  egg
• 1  egg white
• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. Combine Mix I in a big bowl.
2. Combine Mix 2 in a smaller bowl and pour into the big bowl.
3. Combine the two mixes until just combined - do not over mix.
4. Bake at 375 F for 20-25 min until golden on top.