Gluten Free Chocolate Cherry Almond Muffins with Chocolate Glaze
These Gluten Free Chocolate Cherry Almond Muffins with Chocolate Glaze are the perfect healthy treat for Mom on Mother’s Day!
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 357kcal
Ingredients
- 3 eggs , beaten
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ cups ripe bananas (about 3), mashed
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 cup oat flour (gluten free, if needed)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup dried cherries , chopped
- 1/3 dark chocolate chips (dairy free, if needed)
Glaze:
- ¾ cup dark chocolate chips (dairy free, if needed)
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds , minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F and prepare 12 muffin tins with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the eggs, vinegar, bananas, oil, maple, vanilla, and almond extract.
- In another bowl, mix together the almond flour, flax, oat flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix the wet into the dry, then fold in the dried cherries and chocolate chips. Transfer to the lined muffin tins and bake for 20-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Meanwhile, in a double boiler, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil until smooth. Stir in the almond extract.
- Once the cupcakes have cooled to room temperature, pour the chocolate glaze on top. Sprinkle with almonds and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1.8mg