Chocolate-Chip Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line one 12-muffin tin with paper liners and lightly coat with cooking spray.
2. 2
   Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
3. 3
   Lightly whisk the eggs in a second medium bowl.
4. 4
   Whisk in the brown sugar, sour cream, applesauce, oil and vanilla.
5. 5
   Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry with a rubber spatula.
6. 6
   Just before the batter comes together, fold in the chocolate chips (it's okay if there are lumps in the batter).
7. 7
   Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
8. 8
   Bake until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 24 minutes.
9. 9
   Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes, then remove and cool completely on a rack.
10. 10
    Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.