Banana -cacao muffins
No flour, no refined sugar, no guilt!
It’s shaping up to be a lovely autumn 😅 This healthy chocolate cupcake is not just a delicious flourless dessert, but also a true health helper, especially for women. Made without white flour and refined sugar, it’s wonderfully light and healthy. The powerful combination of cocoa and dark chocolate makes this guilt-free treat especially valuable during PMS. Do you know why? Both cocoa and dark chocolate are incredibly rich in magnesium, which helps reduce stress and fatigue, as well as curb sugar cravings. These essential ingredients promote the release of endorphins — the happiness hormones — which is especially important during emotional ups and downs.
This easy chocolate cupcake recipe is super simple: requiring just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes to prepare! The result will delight you with a rich and deep flavor, making it the perfect quick healthy dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 large (or 1.5 small) ripe bananas, mashed with a fork
- 1/6 cup (40 g) maple syrup (or coconut sugar or honey)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup (35 g) peanut butter or another nut butter
- 1 heaped tablespoon of cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
Dark chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients (you can add chocolate chips or nuts). Pour the batter into 6 muffin molds. You can sprinkle some nuts on top. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Enjoy this healthy chocolate cupcake, an incredibly tasty and guilt-free dessert!
