Skinny Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes

Peppermint mocha is a popular flavor combination during the holiday season, and these cupcakes offer a lighter, ‘skinny’ version of the indulgent treat.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Skinny Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Instant coffee powder
• 0.75 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoon Coconut oil
• 0.5 cup Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Peppermint extract
• 1 Egg
• 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoon Crushed candy canes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and instant coffee powder.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the almond milk, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and egg.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
9. Once cooled, frost with your favorite frosting and sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 20g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.