Unsweetened cacao nibs lend healthy falvanols and a nice crunch to these autumn-spice muffins; use chopped almonds or pecans if you prefer. Antioxidant-rich sorghum syrup can replace molasses in any recipe; if you can't find it, use 1/2 cup maple syrup mixed with 2 tablespoons molasses.ned
Ginger-Cacao Spice Muffins
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon vanilla almond milk or other nondairy milk
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup sorghum syrup
- 2 1/2 tablespoons melted coconut oil (or other vegetable oil)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4-5 teaspoons cacao nibs (plain or sweetened)
Instructions
- Position rack in oven middle; preheat to 350°. line a cupcake pan with paper liners (or oil and dust thoroughly with flour).
- Sift flours, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, and salt into a medium bowl. Whisk lightly to aerate.
- In a second medium bowl, whisk together almond milk, both syrups, oil, and vanilla. Pour into dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. Fill cups half to three-fourths full. Scatter cacao nibs over top. Bake 10–14 minutes until golden brown.
- Place pan on wire rack and cool about 5 minutes; then turn out muffins and cool completely on rack. Muffins can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Ginger-Cacao Spice Muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g
6%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Sodium 69mg
3%
Total Carbohydrates 22g
7%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Protein 2g
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 133 cal, 4g fat (0g mono, 0g poly, 4g sat), 0mg chol, 2g protein, 22g carb, 1g fiber, 69mg sodium
