Vegan Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Peanut butter was first introduced as a health food in the early 1900s and gained popularity as a sandwich spread during World War II.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Vegan Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Vegan Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Coconut oil
• 0.75 cup Maple syrup
• 0.75 cup Almond milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Peanut butter
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup Vegan chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoon Crushed peanuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the coconut oil, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined.
5. Fill cupcake liners with the batter, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
8. In a small bowl, mix together the peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
9. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the peanut butter mixture.
10. Sprinkle with vegan chocolate chips and crushed peanuts.
11. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.