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High Protein Caramel Apple Cupcakes
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High Protein Caramel Apple Cupcakes

50 minServes 12Nutri-Score C€€
from @recipebyrosie4 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • apple puree (unsweetened)Produce450 g
  • light brown sugarPantry180 g
  • vegetable oil (or light olive oil)Pantry130 ml
  • dairy-free milk (room temperature)Beverages190 ml
  • apple cider vinegarPantry5 ml
  • self raising flourGrains320 g
  • vegan protein powder (salted caramel flavour)Pantry35 g
  • cinnamon (3 tsp)Spices8 g
  • baking powder (1 tsp)Pantry4 g
  • baking soda (1/4 tsp)Pantry1 g
  • maple syrup (or agave or golden syrup)Pantry60 g
  • smooth peanut butterNuts & seeds150 g
  • coconut oil (melted)Pantry30 ml
  • dairy free cream cheese (softened)Dairy200 g
  • vegan protein powder (salted caramel flavour, for frosting)Pantry35 g
  • dairy-free milk (room temperature, for frosting)Beverages105 ml

per serving

Nutrition

294kcal

Carbs
40 g
Proteins
6 g
Fat
12 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Muffin pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Oven
  • Microwave

step by step

Method

  1. Preheat and prepare the tin

    • Preheat the oven to 180°C fan.
    • Line a jumbo 6-cup muffin tin with liners, or a 12-cup muffin tin with liners, depending on how big you want your muffins.
    Step 1

  2. Make the buttermilk

    • Combine the dairy-free milk and the apple cider vinegar.
    • Set aside to curdle.
    Step 2

  3. Mix the wet ingredients

    • In a bowl combine the milk mixture, oil and sugar.
    • Whisk in the apple puree.
    Step 3

  4. Add the dry ingredients

    • Whisk in the self raising flour, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda until just combined.
    Step 4

  5. Bake the muffins

    • Scoop the mixture evenly among the muffin tins.
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until well risen and cooked through.
    • Leave to cool completely.
    Step 5

  6. Make the caramel centre

    • Whilst the muffins are cooling, combine the syrup, peanut butter and melted coconut oil in a jug.
    • Mix well until smooth.
    Step 6

  7. Fill the muffins

    • Once the muffins are cool, remove the centres.
    • Fill each hollow with the caramel.
    Step 7

  8. Make the frosting

    • Whisk the dairy free cream cheese, protein powder and dairy free milk together until smooth.
    • Add more milk for a thinner consistency.
    Step 8

  9. Decorate and serve

    • Spread the frosting on top of each muffin.
    • Finish with a dusting of cinnamon.
    Step 9
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