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Protein Hostess Cupcakes (gluten-free & dairy-free!)

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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings12 cupcakes

Equipment

  • 1 cupcake tin
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 small bowl

Ingredients

For the cupcakes:

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup chocolate protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup non-dairy milk
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 2 eggs at room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil or any vegetable oil

For the filling

  • Cocowhip, marshmallow creme, or homemade whipped cream

For the chocolate ganache:

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk

For the decoration:

  • 1/2 cup melted white chocolate chips
  • OR
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1/2 tablespoon milk

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit and line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the non-dairy milk, maple syrup, eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
  • Add in the almond flour, chocolate protein powder, and baking powder. Mix until everything is just combined.
  • Pour ¼ cup of batter into each individual cupcake tin and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted down the center of one cupcake comes out clean.
  • Remove cupcakes from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once the cupcakes are completely cool, make the ganache by melting together the chocolate chips and coconut milk in either the microwave or over a double boiler until completely smooth.
  • Then, place the Cocowhip or marshmallow crème into a piping bag with a medium round tip, press the piping bag into the center of each cupcake and squeeze the filling unto the cupcake.
  • Once all cupcakes are filled, spoon about a tablespoon of the chocolate ganache over each cupcake, spreading it so that it completely covers the top of the cupcake.
  • Leave the ganache to set with you make the white icing by adding all ingredients to a bowl and beating/whisking until completely smooth. Transfer the icing to a piping bag with a small tip and carefully pipe the signature cursive L’s over the top of each cupcake. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g

Keywords

healthy dessert recipes, hostess copycat, protein cupcakes, protein desserts, protein treats
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