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Servings 12 muffins

Fudgy Beet and Chocolate Whole Wheat Flour Muffins

Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN
These healthy chocolate beet muffins are the perfect kid-friendly snack! A greatway to use up leftover cooked beets, the muffins also use whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, banana, and maple syrup. They’re such a fun way to get veggiesi nto kids. Plus, they’re ready in just over 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 1 1/3 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup cooked beets* about 1 medium beet
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup can increase if you prefer a sweeter muffin
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed banana about 1 medium ripe banana
  • 1/2 cup melted butter or coconut oil, cooled
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips, optional

Instructions 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a muffin tin or line with muffin liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix your dry ingredients (flour through cocoa powder).
  3. In a blender, mix your cooked beats, eggs, syrup, vanilla, mashed banana and butter together. Blend until everything forms a liquid consistency. 
  4. Add your wet ingredients from the blender into the large bowl of dry ingredients and gently mix until everything is uniform and no dry batter remains. 
  5. Scoop the batter into the muffin tins and bake for 22-26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean (Mine were perfect at 23 minute

Notes

* If you don't have fresh beets, you can use 1 /2 cup canned beets, rinsed. It's a great recipe for leftover beets!
If using fresh beets, the quickest way to cook them is to place sliced beets in a microwave-safe bowl, add 1-2 tsp of water, and microwave for 13-15 minutes. You can also bake in the oven or boil them. 

Equipment

Ninja Blender and Food Processor Combo, Foodi Power Blenders For Kitchen and Personal Size, Smoothie Maker, 6 Functions for Spreads, Shakes, & More, 72-oz. Glass Pitcher & To-Go Cups, Silver SS401
Healthworks Cacao Powder (16 Ounces / 1 Pound) | Cocoa Chocolate Substitute | Certified Organic | Sugar-Free, Keto, Vegan & Non-GMO | Peruvian Bean/Nut Origin | Antioxidant Superfood
Healthworks Cacao Powder (16 Ounces / 1 Pound) | Cocoa Chocolate Substitute | Certified Organic | Sugar-Free, Keto, Vegan & Non-GMO | Peruvian Bean/Nut Origin | Antioxidant Superfood
Butternut Mountain Farm, 100% Pure Maple Syrup From Vermont, Grade A, Amber Color, Rich Taste, All Natural, Easy Pour Jug, 32 Fl Oz, 1 Qt
Butternut Mountain Farm, 100% Pure Maple Syrup From Vermont, Grade A, Amber Color, Rich Taste, All Natural, Easy Pour Jug, 32 Fl Oz, 1 Qt
BetterBody Foods Organic Virgin Coconut Oil — Cold-Pressed and Unrefined Coconut Oil, Medium Temperature Cooking Oil, Great Alternative To Butter, Light Coconut Flavor and Aroma, 56 Ounce
BetterBody Foods Organic Virgin Coconut Oil — Cold-Pressed and Unrefined Coconut Oil, Medium Temperature Cooking Oil, Great Alternative To Butter, Light Coconut Flavor and Aroma, 56 Ounce
36 Pack Silicone Cupcake Baking Cups Reusable Muffin Cups/Liners for Bento Box in 6 Colors, Standard Size
36 Pack Silicone Cupcake Baking Cups Reusable Muffin Cups/Liners for Bento Box in 6 Colors, Standard Size

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 271mgPotassium: 171mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 307IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg
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