Chocolate Super Flax Cupcakes
Flaxseeds are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and antioxidants.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon Flaxseed meal
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup Cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 cup Coconut oil
- 1/2 cup Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup Dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together flaxseed meal and water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to form a gel-like mixture.
- In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix together the flaxseed mixture, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond milk.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack and let them cool completely.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9g14%
- Total Carbohydrate 22g8%
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.