Low Calorie Chocolate Candy Cane Cupcakes

These Low Calorie Chocolate Candy Cane Cupcakes are just 118 calories, and they are also low carb and low sugar.

Special Tip: Make sure to spray the insides of the muffin liners with olive oil as the cupcakes are low in fat. Without doing this they will stick to the liners.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 118 kcal

Equipment

Muffin tins
Mixer (countertop or handheld)

Ingredients

Olive Oil Spray
2 cups blanched almond flour
1 cup cocoa powder
1.5 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsweetened apple sauce
1 cup All-Natural Zero Calorie Sugar or sugar of your choice
2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
2 tablespoons All-Natural Crushed Candy Canes

For Decorating:

1 cup Low Calorie Chocolate Frosting
2 tablespoons All-Natural Crushed Candy Canes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, add muffin liners to 12 muffin cups and lightly spray the insides with olive oil.
In a large bowl combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix and set aside.
In a standing mixer, or large bowl with handheld mixer, combine the apple sauce, sugar, and oil. Whisk together.
While whisking on low speed, add in the eggs one at a time.
Add the vanilla and peppermint extracts, and mix until combined.
Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients slowly, until just combined.
Gently fold in 2 tablespoons of crushed candy cane.
Fill the cupcake liners 3/4 full, and bake for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Move the cupcakes to a cooling rack to cool completely before frosting.
Smear or pipe Low Calorie Chocolate Frosting on the tops of the cupcakes, and top with crushed candy canes.
VERY IMPORTANT: Do not frost the cupcakes until they are completely cooled. Or the frosting will melt and become a big mess.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 7.8gProtein: 6gFat: 9.1gSaturated Fat: 3.4gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3.4gSugar: 2gCalcium: 82mgIron: 2mg

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