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cocoa cream muffins

Recipe by
Cathy Gillespie
ARIZONA CITY, AZ

Easy!

yield 12 serving(s)
method Bake

Ingredients For cocoa cream muffins

  • 1 c
    almond flour
  • 1 c
    coconut flour
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1/2 c
    unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 c
    coconut oil
  • 1/4 c
    honey
  • 1
    avocado
  • 3 Tbsp
    cocoa powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    sea salt
  • FILLING:
  • 2 c
    water
  • 1 c
    cashews
  • 3 Tbsp
    honey
  • 2 Tbsp
    cocoa powder
  • 2-4 Tbsp
    coconut milk

How To Make cocoa cream muffins

  • 1
    Soak cashews overnight in 2 cups water. Drain and rinse; set aside. Preheat oven 350. Line muffin tin with paper liners.
  • 2
    Put avocado in food processor, with eggs, coconut oil, applesauce and honey; process until smooth.
  • 3
    Pour mixture into medium bowl. Sift in almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt and pepper. Beat until combined.
  • 4
    Pour batter into muffin tins. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until firm but springy in center.
  • 5
    For filling: add soaked cashews, honey and cocoa powder to processor; process until smooth and creamy. Add coconut milk, if necessary.
  • 6
    Remove muffins from oven and let cool.
  • 7
    Scoop out center of muffin with knife or teaspoon; fill with filling. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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