Beetroot and chocolate muffins
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Background
Beetroot and chocolate is a classic combination, perfect for healthy cakes and snacks, as beets are naturally sweet and cocoa is high in antioxidants ( both a re super-foods). These Beetroot and chocolate muffins are dairy-free too and you can make them with gluten-free flour, if you like. Perfect treats during the winter festivities.
Ingredients
- 3 medium beetroots
- 2 cups whole-wheat flour
- ½ cup light, soft brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 Tbsp cocoa powder
- ¼ cup sugar-free desiccated coconut
- 50g dark chocolate (85% cocoa), crushed
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup cold pressed sunflower oil
- 1 tsp rum, optional
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1 cup of oat or coconut milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C.
- Peel the beets, then finely grate them - you should get almost two cups.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Add the chocolate pieces, desiccated coconut, then fold in the beetroot.
- In another bowl, mix the eggs, milk, vanilla essence, rum and oil.
- Combine the two mixtures, then fill the muffin tin and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the muffins are golden brown.
- Transfer them to a wire rack to cool, then scatter some desiccated coconut over them.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Bake - Cupcakes & Muffins - Dessert - Everyday - Quick & Easy - Seasonal - Snacks
- Cuisines: - British
- Occasions: - Afternoon Tea - Bonfire Night - Kid's Party - Parties - Picnic - Valentine's Day
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Diabetic - Healthy - Nut Free
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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