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Clean Eating with Chocolate

One of my FAVORITE sites to stay connected to is the Gracious Pantry. They always have amazing recipes that are both delicious and good for you. 

Try this amazing recipe for Chocolate Glazed Cupckes. Be sure to check out their site for more ideas.


CLEAN EATING CHOCOLATE GLAZED CUPCAKES – WITH HONEY

CUPCAKE INGREDIENTS:
6 whole eggs
1/3 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
3/4 cup almond flour
1/4 cup coconut flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
CHOCOLATE GLAZE INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup honey


DIRECTIONS:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all the cupcake ingredients.
The coconut oil will leave clumps, but this is okay. Just break them up the best you can with the whisk while mixing.
Pour batter in equal amounts into a greased standard-sized muffin pan. Silicon pans are best for this, but non-stick works too.
Bake at 350 F. for approximately 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center of a cupcake pulls out clean.
Set aside and allow to cool.
While the cupcakes cook, warm the glaze ingredients in a small sauce pot, stirring constantly until the chocolate is fully melted.
Allow it to cool slightly, or until it reaches the consistency you prefer.
Spoon the glaze over the cupcakes and transfer the cupcakes to the fridge.
Once the glaze has hardened a bit, they are ready to serve.
Note, these are yummy with the glaze not chilled too.

Number of servings (yield): 12Read more: http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating-chocolate-glazed-cupcakes/#ixzz3RdUXSdHN 
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