Chocolate Mocha Muffins
Ingredients
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1 cup whole wheat flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon espresso powder
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1 tablespoon cocoa powder (70% cocoa or more)
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pinch of fine sea salt
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3 ripe bananas, mashed
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1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
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3 tablespoons honey
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Yield
6 servings
Total Time
5 mins. prep
15 mins. cooking
20 mins. total
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line muffin tins with parchment paper liners.
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In a large bowl combine dry ingredients.
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In a separate bowl whisk together wet ingredients.
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Slowly combine the dry ingredients into the wet, mixing until just combined.
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Fill the lined muffin tins 2/3 of the way up.
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Bake for 15 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick removes cleanly.
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Simple and wholesome ingredients are used, including whole wheat flour and cocoa powder. The sugar in this recipe is derived from the honey and bananas. Enjoy a chocolatey treat without the guilt this holiday!