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Shameless Chocolate Flaxseed Muffins – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Shameless Chocolate Flaxseed Muffins

Craving a rich, chocolatey muffin that won't derail your health goals? These incredible muffins get their deep, dark color from cocoa powder but their wholesome goodness from a secret blend of golden flaxseed meal and pumpkin purée. The result is a surprisingly moist, tender, and
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 6 cup
Calories: 185
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • (Serves 6)
  • 1 cup (112 g / 4 oz) golden flaxseed meal
  • ¼ cup (22 g / 0.78 oz) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml / 0.1 fl oz) salt
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml / 0.1 fl oz) baking powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) coconut oil, melted
  • ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) sugar-free caramel syrup
  • ½ cup (120 g / 4.2 oz) pumpkin purée (not pie filling)
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup (25 g / 0.88 oz) slivered almonds, for topping
  • For an extra decadent touch, mix a handful of sugar-free chocolate chips directly into the batter before baking.
  • These muffins are very moist. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days for best results.

Method
 

  1. Directions
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 6-cup muffin pan with paper or silicone liners.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry : flaxseed meal, cinnamon, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
  4. Add the wet to the same bowl: egg, melted coconut oil, sugar-free syrup, pumpkin purée, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar.
  5. Stir until just combined and no dry streaks remain.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 6 prepared muffin cups. The batter will be thick.
  7. Sprinkle the slivered almonds evenly over the top of each muffin.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Don't have caramel syrup? Any sugar-free syrup like maple or vanilla will work beautifully in this recipe.
  11. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes after mixing. This allows the flaxseed meal to absorb the liquid, resulting in a better texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 3.5gProtein: 7.4gFat: 13.5g

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