Serves: 5
Total Calories: 1,049
Yield: 10-12 Muffins

DRY INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
WET INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup chocolate-syrup
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
GOODIES
3/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
TOPPING
Vanilla Cream Cheese Icing

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2. Sift the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the goodies and toss to coat.

3. Whisk the wet ingredients together in a medium bowl or blend in a food processor. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir just until mixed. Do not overstir.

4. Spoon the batter into a greased or papered muffin tin. Fill each cup nearly to the top.

5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

6. While the muffins bake, prepare the icing. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

7. Cool the muffins at least 10 minutes before removing from the tin.
Allow them to further cool to room temperature before adding the icing.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 1,049
Calories from Fat: 561

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