5 Ingredient Chocolate and Quinoa Cupcakes
These cupcakes taste as good as they look! The protein from the quinoa will keep you fuller for longer, and they make a perfect snack on the go.
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Prep Time | 15 minutes |
Cook Time | 45 minutes |
Servings |
cupcakes
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- 1 cup quinoa uncooked
- 1/3 cup cacao/cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 6 free-range eggs whisked
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat coconut milk
Ingredients
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- Cook quinoa according to packet directions. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat oven to 375F and line 12 muffin holes of a muffin tray with muffin cases.
- Combine cooled quinoa with 1/4 cup cacao/cocoa powder and 1/4 cup coconut sugar. Stir through the eggs and spoon batter into the prepared muffin tray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Combine remaining cacao/cocoa powder, remaining coconut sugar, and avocado in a blender until smooth, adding the coconut milk a little at a time to reach a smooth but firm icing consistency.
- Top each cupcake with an even amount of the chocolate icing to serve.
- Once cupcake is one serving. Store leftover cupcakes in the fridge in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
149 calories per serving
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