Healthy Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
These Healthy Chocolate Cupcakes are a delicious and nutritious twist on classic chocolate cupcakes, made with wholesome ingredients like coconut sugar, applesauce, and coconut oil. Perfect for those seeking a healthier dessert option without sacrificing flavor, these cupcakes are moist, rich, and can be easily customized to fit low-carb or gluten-free diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup flour (120g) (Use spelt flour, oat flour, white flour, or gluten-free all-purpose flour)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp Dutch cocoa powder (or additional unsweetened cocoa powder)
- 1 cup coconut sugar (or xylitol)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup applesauce (or mashed banana)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (or additional water)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cupcake tin by greasing it or lining it with cupcake liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, Dutch cocoa powder, coconut sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir thoroughly to blend all dry components evenly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the water, applesauce, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar into the dry mixture. Stir gently until the batter is smooth and combined, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Fill Cupcake Tin: Evenly portion the batter into the prepared cupcake tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full to allow space for rising.
- Bake: Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out mostly clean.
- Cool: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the tin before removing.
- Optional Rest: For improved texture and flavor, loosely cover the cupcakes and let them sit overnight at room temperature. This also helps the cupcake liners peel off more easily.
- Serve: Frost the cupcakes if desired or enjoy them unfrosted for a wholesome treat.
Notes
- Spelt flour is recommended for the best texture, but oat flour, white flour, or gluten-free flour can be used as alternatives.
- For a low-carb option, substitute the flour with almond flour or a keto-friendly flour blend.
- Using applesauce instead of oil or butter reduces fat and adds natural sweetness and moisture.
- Letting the cupcakes rest overnight enhances their taste and makes the liners easier to remove.
- These cupcakes are naturally dairy-free and can be made vegan by ensuring the vanilla extract and other ingredients meet vegan standards.
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