Desserts

Vegan Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Dark Chocolate Frosting

Sara Grandominico
April 03, 2017
48

Soft, peanut butter cupcakes topped with rich, creamy dark chocolate frosting. These vegan peanut butter cupcakes with dark chocolate frosting combine the best two flavors in mini, personal cake form! Healthy, gluten free and naturally sweetened.

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Peanut butter cupcakes:
1 1/4 c almond flour
1 1/4 c coconut flour
1 flax egg - 1 tbsp ground flaxseed in a small bowl with 3 tbsp water, set in the fridge for 15 minutes
1 c date paste - I use 16 medjool dates blended with 1 c hot water then measure out 1 c paste
1 c natural, unsweetened creamy peanut butter
2 c almond milk
Chocolate frosting:
2 cans chickpeas, drained
16 medjool dates
1/4 c cocoa powder
1 c almond milk
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together the almond and coconut flour. Add the flax egg, date paste and peanut butter and stir to combine as thoroughly as possible. Add 1 cup of almond...
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Nutritions

Calories
739

Sodium
196mg
8% DV

Fat
15g
23% DV

Protein
27g
55% DV

Carbs
123g
42% DV

Fiber
37g
150% DV
Diabetic-Friendly Low-Sodium Dairy-Free Low-Calorie Gluten-Free Vegan Kosher Low-Fat Sugar Free High-Fiber Low-Carbohydrate Low-Sulfite Vegetarian

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  • Adjust the oven rack to the middle position. Preheat the oven to 300° F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
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Nutritions

Calories
772

Sodium
11524mg
480% DV

Fat
27g
43% DV

Protein
37g
75% DV

Carbs
95g
32% DV

Fiber
5g
22% DV