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Sunday 15 March 2015

Chocolate Muffins [Gluten free & Sugar free]




I found the recipe for these delicious gluten-free and sugar-free chocolate muffins from Den Glutenfri Kogebog -cookbook, which I bought for myself in December. Dates sweetens these muffins naturally so sugar is not needed at all. The taste is pleasantly soft - cocoa powder and 50 g of dark chocolate bring about the rich taste of chocolate.

Ingredients (8 to 10 muffins):

250 g of dried dates
2 eggs
1 dl (0,4 US cups) of water
1/4 dl  (0,1 US cups) of olive - or coconut oil
50 g (1,8 oz) of peanut butter
1/2 dl  (0,2 US cups) of almond milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
30 g (1 oz) of cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
50 g (1,8 oz) of rice flour
50 g (1,8 oz) of chopped dark chocolate
decorate with walnuts (they replaced them with almonds)

Recipe

Cut the dried dates into smaller pieces with scissors, thereafter soak them in hot water (1 dl / 0,4 cups) for about 15 min.
Mix the soaked dates and the water in a mini chopper, then add the eggs and olive oil, and mix them together.
Pour the dough into a bowl - add rest of the ingredients and mix them together with a whisk or a mixer.
Pour the batter (I was using table spoons) to a muffin plate, and decorate each muffin with a walnut or an almond.
Bake for about 15-20 minutes in 175  C (350 F) degrees  in oven (165 C / 330 F degrees in an convection oven).


I  served the chocolate muffins with  raspberries and tea - and yes, they tasted delicious!


... Wishing you scrumptious moment with baking,


23 comments:

  1. They look so yummy...This is one recipe I will definitely try and very soon...Thanks for sharing all the details of making these. I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday.....

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    1. Thank you Nancy - I hope you like them - and they're healthy (natural sugar) to serve to your sweet grandchildren as well :)

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  2. Delectable and creative and great shot!

    Happy Week coming to you

    artmusedogs and carol
    Happy week to you!

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    1. Thank you Carol! Your Haiku's are an inspiration to me ... and all the pretty photos by the water!
      Happy weekend to you :)

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  3. Yum! They look wonderful. I will have to try to make them myself!

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    1. I hope you'll like them - Making a double portion of the batch would be a good idea, maybe - these were consumed the same day :)

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  4. They look delicious Nina, a feast for the eyes! xx

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    1. Thank you Chel, Wishing you a weekend with joy & glimpses of sunshine :)

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  5. Oh wow, they sound delicious!

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    1. Thank you Enie, they taste sweet - perfect for a cup of tea or coffee :)

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  6. These sound wonderful and dates are a favorite of mine.

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    1. Thanks Michelle - Dates give a great, full sweetness :)

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  7. Sweet friend, they look divine! And the raspberries are the perfect addition to the chocolate :) Thank you for sharing, dear friend. Love and hugs to you!

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    1. Thanks Stephanie - You have inspired me to so many sweet pies ... Bears do go well with chocolate :)

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  8. That sounds delicious! Thank you for the recipe, I will save this one when my friend comes over who can't have gluten.

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    1. Hi Carola, It is so thoughtful of you to prepare something gluten free for your friend, I will be sharing other gluten free recipes in the future as well :)

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  9. Good evening, Nina! I am so glad you shared this with Roses of Inspiration - thank you so much, dear friend. Love to you!

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  10. Thank you for sharing this, Nina! My daughter is gluten intolerant and always looking for recipes. She also loves raspberries so I might make this for her next time she visits. Your table setting is lovely. Hugs xo Karen

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    1. Thank you Karen - The teacup, creamer and the little plate are all from the African Touch Fairtrade boutique, crafted in Africa ... I like them a lot as wekk :)

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  11. How yummy these look, Nina! Thank you for this delicious recipe. Now I need to wait to go back to Italy to get good dried dates, as the one here are always a bit moldy. Yuck! :( I really like you table setting and the super pretty mug, xo

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    1. Hi Kia, oh those Italian dates must be soft and juicy ... making my mouth water :)

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  12. Good morning, sweet Nina! I wanted to let you know this post has been featured at Roses of Inspiration. Thank you so much for linking up :)

    Hugs and blessings!

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    1. Thank you so much, Stephanie, I am really happy to hear that! Thank you for hosting Roses of Inspiration - It is a great and inspiring fellowship!
      Blessings to your week,
      Nina

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