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100 Calorie Double Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes

By Kathi & Rachel

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These 100 Calorie Double Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes will be your go to healthy brownie recipe!  So easy to make and perfectly portion controlled!

brownie cupcakes on a dish towel with chocolate chips

All this healthy eating, no sugar stuff has got me in a rut and quite frankly, I’m just a little bit cranky. I need a sweet treat! These easy 100 Calorie Double Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes are so good. 

Coffee intensifies the chocolate flavor- though, you won’t taste it. A lot like our Best Chocolate Cake with Ganache recipe, the coffee just kicks up the chocolate taste and adds richness without compromising the healthy factor. It does give the cupcakes a tiny caffeine kick (though very minimal), most people think the caffeine cooks out but it does not (read more about that here).

pouring coffee into cupcake brownie batter

The secret ingredients are the coffee to kick up the chocolate flavor and apple cider vinegar which helps create a rich cake.  No egg makes for a denser cupcake, more like a brownie, not to mention it reduces the calories.

mixing batter with chocolate chips

For the chocolate chips, we recommend adding in good quality chocolate; dark chocolate is our favorite for these cupcakes. Guittard is a great brand. You could also take a bar of dark chocolate and chop it up. The rich dark chocolate, plus the coffee make for such a rich, decadent treat!

cupcake brownie batter in a muffin tin

You can bake the muffins in muffin liners, or in just straight in a muffin tin. Either way, we do suggest spraying with nonstick spray (this recipe has very little butter in it so they get a little sticky). Once done, allow to cool for a few minutes before enjoying. It’s that easy!

If you enjoy this recipe, here’s a few more we love just like it:

  • How to Make a Chocolate Malt
  • Easy Chocolate Microwave Ganache
  • Chocolate Mousse Cake (3 ingredient recipe!)

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Kathi

Check out this video to help you make these- it’s so easy! 

brownie cupcakes on a dish towel with chocolate chips

100 Calorie Double Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes

4.59 from 24 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 12
Author: Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup coffee brewed and cooled
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray muffin tin with nonstick spray or line with cupcake liners.
  • Combine, flour,brown sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl.
  • In small bowl, combine coffee, water, apple cider vinegar, melted butter and vanilla.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry. Combine just until moist.
  • Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Fill muffin tins half way full.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until top bounces back when gently pressed.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

 

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  1. Jolie White says

    October 7, 2020 at 12:21 pm

    Hello! First of all i love these! i made them without the choc chips and they were still so good! how many calories are they without the chocolate chips? 🖤

    Reply
  2. Tara Gagnon says

    February 15, 2019 at 9:52 am

    Can I use an egg if I dont have applesauce?

    Reply
    • LaughingSpatula.com says

      February 15, 2019 at 4:18 pm

      yes!

      Reply
  3. Eleanor says

    February 13, 2019 at 11:20 pm

    5 stars
    These delicious chocolate brownie muffins were a hit at our Superbowl party! I made another batch the week after just so I could have one. They are the perfect size for that “little something’ after dinner. Not too sweet, great chocolate flavour great texture, moist and so easy to make. I like that the ingredients call for applesauce. This recipe is a keeper and will definitely make again. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  4. Fat In Spirit says

    January 9, 2019 at 12:52 pm

    So my basic math skills tell me that if I use Truvia Brown Sugar Mix (substitute) which is half the calories that I can turn them into 90 Calorie Brownies! Regular 1/2Cup Brown Sugar = 415- Truvia Brown Sugar 1/2Cup = 210. So If there are 12 servings and each 108 c, take 1,296c – 210 and then divide that by 12 and you get 90.5…. it’s only a 18c saving but still… I could have 2 for under 200c and I feel good about that lol

    Reply
  5. Marge says

    September 3, 2018 at 5:10 am

    HI, I don’t have applesauce in my local market. Is there substitute for apple sauce?
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      September 3, 2018 at 11:37 am

      Hi Marge – plain yogurt would work!

      Reply
  6. Lil says

    August 10, 2018 at 10:27 pm

    Are these muffins 125 calories or 98 calories? Could u pls clear this? And is there a subtitle for Apple sauce and brown sugar? Which flour do we have to use?

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    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      August 11, 2018 at 8:19 am

      Hi Lil! We switched the company that does the nutrition calculations and there is a small differential using the new and probably more accurate company. These are actually 108 calories. So sorry for the confusion and I truly appreciate your note! I have updated the nutrition info. Maybe I need to change the name to 108 Calorie Brownie muffins? UGH! I am not sure what you mean by a subtitle for apple sauce and brown sugar. The flour is regular white flour.

      Reply
      • Juliana says

        April 6, 2019 at 1:03 am

        I don’t understand about the applesauce. It’s not on the ingredient list and it’s not in the video. How much do you use?

      • LaughingSpatula.com says

        April 6, 2019 at 6:39 am

        Hi Juliana – ok, I get what went wrong. It’s apple cider Vinegar not applesauce that is an ingredient. When I typed up the commentary spell check fixed what wasn’t broken. Sorry for the confusion!

  7. Nz says

    June 21, 2018 at 7:40 am

    5 stars
    Made these and they were fantastic! No one guessed that they were low calorie 🙂 Thank you so much!

    Can these be made into a larger cake? If so what size pan should I be using and how much longer is the baking time?

    Reply
  8. Diana says

    November 22, 2016 at 9:32 am

    They are small and pretty – delicious chocolate …
    I made them and love – great!
    Beautiful pictures and nice recipe – thanks!

    Reply
  9. Susan says

    February 1, 2016 at 2:10 pm

    Brownie cupcake, yes please! I have never baked with applesauce yet and am looking forward to trying it!

    Reply
  10. Kathi Kirk says

    January 30, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    Thanks for your note Sarah! I made another batch today to share with my chubby friends 🙂

    Reply
  11. Holly says

    January 29, 2016 at 1:09 pm

    5 stars
    Double chocolate and 100 calories? I think I am in love… thank you so much for creating this!

    Reply
  12. Dee says

    January 29, 2016 at 6:22 am

    5 stars
    Now I know what I’ve been missing! I definitely need to make these soon! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      January 30, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      Thanks Dee, Hope you get a chance to try them!

      Reply
  13. AiPing | Curious Nut says

    January 29, 2016 at 1:44 am

    Nice! Double chocolate 🙂 I hear ya… I would be in a rut without chocolate…. and brownies.. and chocolate cake.

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      January 30, 2016 at 7:33 pm

      Thanks for your note AiPing!

      Reply
  14. Immaculate says

    January 29, 2016 at 12:42 am

    5 stars
    These look soooo so good. I love the fact that you added coffee to the mix. It really does intensify the flavor of chocolate. Thanks for sharing!!!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      January 30, 2016 at 7:34 pm

      Thanks for your note Immaculate! Love your blog!

      Reply
  15. Sammie says

    January 27, 2016 at 10:56 pm

    These low calorie brownie cupcakes are an answer to my dreams! You can watch your weight and eat chocolate cake. I love these. Pinned and I’m getting ready to bake! Sammie.

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      January 30, 2016 at 7:35 pm

      Thanks Sammie! I had to make another batch today…man, I am addicted to these things! One a day keeps the chub away! 🙂

      Reply
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