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Healthy Vegan and Gluten-Free Peppermint Brownie Cups

approximate macros per serving (10 Servings):u003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eCaloriesu003c/strongu003e: 286u003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eProteinu003c/strongu003e: 5.1gu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eFatu003c/strongu003e: 20.9gu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eCarbsu003c/strongu003e: 21.9g
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 286kcal

Ingredients

  • dry ingredients: 1 cup almond flour 1 cup oat flour 1 tbsp tapioca flour, arrowroot, or cornstarch 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/4 cup coconut sugar wet ingredients: 1 tsp peppermint extract 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp avocado oil or melted coconut oil 1.5 cups dairy-free milk, slightly warm 1/2 cup chocolate chips (choose brand with coconut sugar or date sugar to keep refined sugar free if wanted) melted with 2 tbsp room-temperature vegan butter or coconut oil frosting: 8 ounces room-temperature dairy-free cream cheese 1/2 cup melted chocolate chips (melted with a little coconut oil) 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp peppermint extract (optional, adjust to taste)

Instructions

  • preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan or cupcake tin by greasing or lining with parchment paper.
  • melt the chocolate for the batter by combining 1/2 cup chocolate chips with 2 tbsp vegan butter or coconut oil. Set aside.
  • mix the wet ingredients: in a large bowl, whisk together the peppermint extract, vanilla extract, maple syrup, avocado oil (or melted coconut oil), slightly warm dairy-free milk, and melted chocolate mixture until smooth and well combined.
  • combine wet and dry: gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
  • bake: pour the batter into the prepared pan or scoop into cupcake tins. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
  • prepare the frosting: in a medium bowl, mix the room-temperature cream cheese with the melted chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract (if using). Adjust the peppermint flavor to taste.
  • frost the cake or cupcakes once they have fully cooled. Enjoy!