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Healthy Chocolate Cupcakes

Enjoy these nutritious and delicious chocolate cupcakes made with wholesome ingredients, perfect for a guilt-free treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Healthy
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

dry ingredients

  • 1 cup flour For low carb: Keto Chocolate Cupcakes
  • 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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cupcake tin.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl, then add wet ingredients and stir until combined.
  • Divide batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling about two-thirds full.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting or serving.

Notes

For best flavor, let the cupcakes sit overnight before frosting.
Keyword chocolate