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It’s that time of year again, when stores are decked out in reds and pinks and there are boxes of chocolates at every store check-out aisle. Flowers are overpriced, cards are sentimental, and singles are grumpy. I know, because I was single for most of my Valentine’s Days, and I grew to hate the holiday.
Even though I’ve had a sweetheart for a few years now, I’m still not a huge fan of the pomp and circumstance. But I am a huge fan of taking care of my health and body, as well as yummy desserts, and for this year I’ve created what might be my favorite Paleo dessert yet: Double Dark Chocolate Muffins. (You can even call them cupcakes, if you want, since they taste like a gourmet version of chocolate cake with all the bad-for-you stuff in it, except these are made with only the best that Paleo has to offer.) These cupcake muffins contain less than one tablespoon of raw honey each and have 4 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein. Not bad for a “dessert”, eh?
Perhaps the best part of this recipe is that it’s super easy to make. There aren’t complicated steps to follow, and it turns out tasting great and looking like a pro chef whipped them up for you, which makes them a perfect treat for your celebrations: Valentine’s Day, Single’s Awareness Day, birthdays, or just a desperate need for chocolate. They’re decadent, oh-so-moist, and taste like a luxurious version of the most expensive piece of chocolate cake you’ve ever had.
Double Dark Chocolate Muffins
Ingredients
1 cup almond flour
2 tablespoons tapioca flour
1/2 cup raw honey
1/2 cup raw cacao, powdered
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1/2 cup full fat coconut milk, chilled
2 tablespoons almond milk
1/4 cup applesauce, unsweetened
2 tablespoons raw cacao nibs
4 drops liquid stevia
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Using a whisk, mix thoroughly together until combined.
3. Place muffin liners in a muffin pan and spoon the mix into each cup, dividing evenly. Bake for 22-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. They will still feel a little soft in the center when they’re done. Don’t overcook or they will get dry.
3. Top with strawberries and serve warm! Or place in a bowl and top with coconut whipped cream, coconut ice cream, almond butter, bananas, or eat them drenched in almond or coconut milk (Amish pudding, as my ancestors call it!). The topping options are endless!
