"These muffins are deeply chocolate flavored, and have the rich wholesomeness of the ricotta and the milk. Your taste buds will have a hard time believing they are low fat to..."
INGREDIENTS
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nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
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2 1/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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6 -8 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 cup ricotta cheese (best with whole milk ricotta, but works with lowfat variety to further reduce fat content)
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2 large eggs
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1 1/3 cups milk or 1 1/3 cups 2% low-fat milk
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (canola oil can be substituted for all or part of the butter)