High Protein Chocolate Cupcakes (Gluten-Free)

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Additional Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    245 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

High Protein Chocolate Cupcakes (Gluten-Free)

These protein powder cupcakes are soft, easy to make, and topped with a light, protein buttercream frosting.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups almond flour
  • ½ cup tapioca flour
  • ¼ cup vegan protein powder Works best with Genuine Health Protein
  • ½ cup cane sugar or coconut palm sugar
  • ¼ cup cacao powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup coconut milk from a can
  • cup almond milk
  • 4 tbs almond milk
  • cup dairy-free butter
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients and mix well.
  3. Melt the butter.
  4. Add in the wet ingredients one by one making sure to save the butter until last.
  5. Mix until no clumps remain.
  6. Line a muffin tray and portion out the muffin batter.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes and let cool fully in the muffin tray before icing.

Notes

  • You cannot use collagen powder or whey protein for these protein cupcakes. It will not absorb as vegan protein powder does and you’ll have a wet, runny mess.
  • These chocolate protein cupcakes are chocolate because of the cacao powder in them. You can use either vanilla protein powder or chocolate to make them.
  • You can top the chocolate protein cupcakes with protein cupcakes frosting for a smooth, indulgent feel.
  • You DO need both the almonds milks listed in the recipe card.
  • However, cream cheese frosting or adding a double chocolate dairy-free frosting on top works too.
  • Paper cupcake liners work well for this recipe though we personally prefer the silicone ones.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 245kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 282mg (12%) Potassium 66mg (2%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 59IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 245kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 282mg 12%
Potassium 66mg 1%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 59IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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