Triple Chocolate Protein Cupcakes
 
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Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 10-12
Ingredients
  • 3 scoops chocolate protein
  • ½ scoop almond flour/meal
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ⅓ cup organic honey
  • ⅓ cup coconut oil
  • ½ cup almond milk*•2 eggs
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup enjoylife chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degree.
  2. Line cupcake sheet with liners.
  3. Mix all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl except the chocolate chips.
  4. Add all wet ingredients and mix until well combined with a hand mixer.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Add batter to cupcake sheet almost filling each cup to the top.
  7. Add a few more chocolate chips on top of each cupcake top.
  8. Place in oven for 20-25 minutes.
  9. Set aside to fully cool before adding frosting.**
Notes
*You may have to add more almond milk depending on your protein powder. If the batter is really thick, add a splash more

**For the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting from Juli Bauer's Paleo Cookbook (if you don't own this cookbook, you need too!)

Ingredients:
•1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
•1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•1 tablespoon full-fat coconut milk
•1 cup organic powdered sugar, divided

Method:
•Place the softened butter in a stand mixer fitted with the flat beater attachment (I used a mixing bowl and hand mixer). Whip on high speed until fluffy, scraping down the sides every minute or so, about 5 to 7 minutes - the longer, the better.
•Add the vanilla extract and coconut milk and beat for another 2 to 3 minutes, until fully combined.
•Turn the mixer off, add 2 tablespoons of the powdered sugar, and then turn on the mixer and process to combine. Repeat until all the powdered sugar has been added and the frosting is thoroughly whipped.
•If not using immediately, store in a closed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. For the best consistency, bring the buttercream to room temperature and rewhip it in a stand mixer before using.
Recipe by Kiss by Brooke at https://www.kissbybrooke.com/2015/09/17/triple-chocolate-protein-cupcakes/