Don’t mind if I do, eat-it-cold-with-my-bare-hands while my friends watch in horror. #truestory But here’s the deal. I don’t even want to know what was in those things. And I’m pretty sure each one had at least 400 calories and loads of fat and sugar. Knowing that now, I avoid them at all costs. But that doesn’t mean I don’t crave a moist, chocolate chocolate chip muffin once in a while. My solution? Make them healthier. This recipe starts with one seriously healthy ingredient: Beet purée! An entire cup of beet purée — equals out to about two whole beets — goes into a dozen, naturally-sweetened, whole grain muffins that also happen to be vegan. I didn’t even know such deliciousness was possible without butter, sugar and milk. Despite their intense appearance, these muffins are actually super simple once you get your beets puréed, requiring just one bowl and 30 minutes to prepare. And the ingredients are simple and wholesome: flaxseedbeetsagave nectarbrown sugarsalt & baking sodacoconut oilalmond milkcocoa powderwhole-wheat pastry flour& dairy-free chocolate chips If you have those things on hand, you’re in business. I mean, you’re in SERIOUS business. Look at these beauties! I was so pleased with how they turned out. They’re: MoistFudgySuper chocolatyFilling& Altogether satisfying Way better than the muffin of my yesteryear, but with all of the satisfying, chocolaty taste I remember and love. Another perk? Each muffin boasts just 170 calories! I’m not big on counting calories myself — I believe more in intuitive eating. But I couldn’t help but brag about how nutritionally dense yet calorically modest they are! That means you can eat at least 2-3 at any given moment, right? OK good, that’s what I thought. Enjoy these muffins with breakfast, as a snack, or a late-night dessert. I personally chose to share mine with friends — a.k.a. in a safe environment where I wouldn’t inhale half the batch before I realized what just happened. Bake them, share them or keep them for yourself. Whatever you do, just make them! You’ll fall in hardcore vegan love with these little guys. Enjoy!
