1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour

1 1/4 c. white flour

6 T. cocoa powder

1/4 c. brown sugar

1 1/2 t. baking soda

1 t. baking powder

1/4 t. salt

3/4 c. chocolate chips

1 1/2 c. milk

1/2 c. sour cream

1/4 c. olive oil

1 egg

1 t. vanilla

1/2 c. sliced almonds

Whisk together milk, sour cream, olive oil, egg and vanilla in a small bowl.

Combine first eight ingredients (whole wheat flour - chocolate chips) in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in the wet ingredients. Stir just until mixed.

Spoon into greased muffin tin (makes ~12 muffins) and sprinkle the sliced almonds on top. Bake at 400º F for 15-20 min. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 min. before removing from pan.

The Complete Muffin Book by Gloria Ambrosia, p.123

Yield: 16 muffins (222 calories each)