Healthy Brownie Muffins

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly spray a muffin tin with Frylight or cooking spray. You can also use muffin liners for easier removal, but spray them as well to prevent sticking.
2. Whisk Egg Whites: In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Don’t over-whip, or they’ll become dry.
3. Combine Egg Yolks and Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sweetener, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder. If the mixture is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of water to loosen it up.
4. Fold in Egg Whites: Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture in two or three additions. Be careful not to overmix, as this will deflate the egg whites and result in denser brownies. Use a spatula or spoon and fold gently, lifting from the bottom and over the top.
5. Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. This will allow for some rise.
6. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes. Since muffin cups are smaller than a cake tin, they’ll likely bake faster. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a brownie. It should come out with just a few moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
7. Cool and Serve: Let the brownies cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. If you used liners, they should be easy to remove once cooled.

Tips for Muffin Brownies:

1. Don’t Overfill: Filling the muffin cups too high will cause the brownies to overflow and create a mess.
2. Check Doneness Early: Start checking for doneness at 20 minutes. Smaller muffins bake faster than a large brownie.
3. Cooling is Key: Let the brownies cool sufficiently before attempting to remove them from the tin, especially if you didn’t use liners. This will prevent them from crumbling.
4. Variations: You can add sugar-free chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or a swirl of peanut butter to the batter before baking for added flavor.
5. Enjoy your delicious and portion-controlled brownie muffins!