Light Chocolate Chip Coffee Muffins!

I'll be the first one to say that breakfast is not my thing. (C) I have to force myself to eat a grapefruit or yogurt in the morning. If you want a tasty breakfast treat-these are for you! They are from the fabulous Cooking Light! 

The best part: They are only 214 calories a piece, and are actually satisfying! Try these out to add some perk to your mornings!

• 2/3 cup whole milk
• 5 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 9 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2 cups)
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Cooking spray

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2. Combine first 5 ingredients.
3. 3. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk. Make a well in center of flour mixture. Add milk mixture to flour mixture; stir just until moist.
4. 4. Spoon batter into 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 18 minutes or until done. Remove muffins from pan immediately; place on a wire rack.
5. Are you going to try these out? Let us know if you do! Enjoy the long weekend!
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