Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Cupcakes
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Cupcakes
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Ingredients
- 1/2cup butter, melted
- 2ounces semi-sweet baking chocolateGhirardelli
- 1/2cup peanutbutter
- 3/4cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2cup cocoa powder,OMG! Superfoods Organic Cacao Powder
- 1/2teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4teaspoon sea salt
- 2large eggs
- 3tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2cup granulated sugar
- 1/4cup light brown sugar
- 1teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2cup buttermilk
Frosting
- 2/3cup cocoa powder,OMG! Superfoods Organic Cacao Powder
- 1/2cup butter, melted
- 3cups powdered sugar
- 1/3cup vanilla almond milk
- 1teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In small pan, melt the butter and baking chocolate and peanut butter on low heat, stirring continuously. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl, add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt, mixing with a fork to combine.
- Using a hand mixer, mix together eggs, chia seeds, sugars and vanilla in a medium bowl until combined. Add in chocolate sauce and mix until combined.
- Begin to mix in the flour and buttermilk a cup of each at a time until they are incorporated into the batter.
- Line a 12-cup cupcake pan with liners. Spoon batter into liners filling a little over half way.
- Bake 16-18 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool before frosting.
Frosting
- Using a hand mixer, mix the melted butter and cocoa powder together. Mix in vanilla and milk until smooth.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar and continue to beat until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
Recipe Notes
Recipe by www.culinarybutterfly.com