Mint Chocolate Filled Cupcakes

March 2, 2017

Mint Chocolate Filled Cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup Kodiak 'power cakes' mix (** cake **)
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour (** cake **)
  • 1/2 cup cacao powder (** cake **)
  • 1/2 cup stevia baking blend or sweetener of choice (** cake **)
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda (** cake **)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (** cake **)
  • 1 teaspoon pink salt (** cake **)
  • 2 Large whole eggs (** cake **)
  • 1/3 cup MuscleEgg 'mint brownie' egg whites (** cake **)
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil (** cake **)
  • 2 cups milk of choice (** cake **)
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (** cake **)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (** cake **)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (** protein frosting **)
  • 2 scoops chocolate protein powder (** protein frosting **)
  • 1 tablespoon cacao powder (** protein frosting **)
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate mint M & M's (** filling **)

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cupcake pan with cupcakes liners or coat with non stick spray.
Step 2
Add all CAKE ingredients to a large bowl or stand mixer. Mix well in high to combine until smooth. Portion and add batter to prepare cupcake pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes until set and a toothpick comes out clean when poked through the center. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
Step 3
Prepare frosting by adding heavy whipping cream to a stand mixer. Beat on high until fluffy. Add protein powder and cacao to a small bowl. Slowly sift mixture into whipped cream until combined.
Step 4
To assemble, scoop out a small portion of each cupcake top. You could carve out a portion or use a large baking tip. Fill with M & M's and replace. Pipe with frosting and top with an extra M & M.

Note

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (makes 18 cupcakes): calories- 153, fat- 10 grams, carbs- 11 grams/fiber-3 grams, protein- 7 grams PER SERVING