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Creamy Chocolate Avocado Cupcakes

  By Elyse  

April 12, 2017

Good for you cupcakes? Oh ya, you better believe it! These cupcakes are a chocolate (and avocado) lover's delight. Adding some green not only makes this dessert rich and smooth, but full of antioxidants and healthy fats!

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  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 12 Cupcakes

Ingredients

Cupcakes

1 ½ cups all purpose gluten free flour

¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

¾ teaspoon baking soda

¾ teaspoon salt

1 California avocado, pitted and peeled

1 cup pure maple syrup

¾ cup plain hemp or coconut milk

⅓ cup olive oil

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Glaze

¼ block soft silken tofu (from 14-ounce package), drained and patted dry

3 tablespoon pure maple syrup

½ teaspoon organic vanilla extract

⅛ teaspoon sea salt

4 ounces semisweet vegan chocolate, melted

Directions

Cupcakes

1Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.

2Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.

3Puree avocado in food processor until smooth.

4Add maple syrup, soymilk, oil, and vanilla and blend until creamy.

5Whisk avocado mixture into flour mixture.

6Spoon into prepared cupcake cups and bake for 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.

Glaze

1Blend tofu, syrup, vanilla, and salt in food processor until smooth.

2Add chocolate to tofu mixture blend until smooth.

3Transfer to bowl and dip tops of cupcakes into glaze, pulling straight up to form peaks.

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