You really can’t go wrong with chocolate + peanut butter… but what if we throw in some chickpeas? Well, then this recipe is going to transform into a delicious Flourless Chocolate Cupcake with Peanut Butter Frosting 😍

I know, I know - nobody sits around thinking that chickpeas would be the best cupcake ingredient ever, but this is a ridiculously yummy cupcake AND it’s packed with protein, fiber, and iron. Plus, the frosting is going to blow your mind with another secret ingredient: superfoods!

Ingredients

- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained + rinsed
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ⅓ cup + ¼ cup pure maple syrup, divided use
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup all-natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ⅔ cup Vanilla Whey Shakeology

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Prepare 12 muffin cups by lining with muffin papers or coating with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

2. Place chickpeas, eggs, ⅓ cup maple syrup, cocoa powder, baking soda, coconut oil, and extract in the blender or food processor; cover. Blend until smooth.

3. Divide the batter among 12 prepared muffin cups. Top each cupcake with about four chocolate chips; push into batter.

4. Bake for 17 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely and enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

5. To make frosting while cupcakes are baking, whip peanut butter in a medium bowl; beat on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes, or until creamy.

6. Add almond milk and beat until well blended. Add Shakeology; beat until well blended, scraping bowl occasionally.

7. Slowly add remaining ¼ cup maple syrup while beating on medium speed. (If frosting is too stiff, add 1 to 2 Tbsp. additional almond milk.) Set aside. Once cupcakes are cool, evenly spread with frosting.

This recipe makes 12 cupcakes.

Portion Fix Containers: 1½ Yellow, 1 tsp.
2B Mindset Plate It: Enjoy as an occasional treat; be sure to track it.