Healthy Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cupcakes with Hazelnut Filling…
Almond and hazelnut cupcakes are a small wonder, delicious to the right degree and perfect when you want to eat something sweet, but also healthy and nutritious.
Cupcakes made with almond flour and filled with hazelnut and cocoa paste, without flour and refined sugar, offer several benefits. Almond flour is a very nutritious and versatile ingredient, often used in gluten-free cuisine and healthy recipes. It’s a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E, magnesium, and calcium. Compared to other flours, almond flour has a lower glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for those looking to maintain stable blood sugar levels. It contains monounsaturated fatty acids, which can contribute to maintaining heart health and improving cholesterol levels.
Ingredients:
For the cupcakes:
- 1 cup (120g) almond flour
- 1/4 cup (50g) melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
For the hazelnut filling:
- 1/2 cup (70g) hazelnuts
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons milk of choice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 pinch of salt
How to prepare Healthy Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cupcakes with Hazelnut Filling
1. Prepare the hazelnut filling:
a. Toast the hazelnuts in a non-stick pan, then remove the skins and transfer to a bowl.
b. Add maple syrup, coconut oil, milk, salt, and cocoa powder. Mix with a spatula, then blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
c. Spoon the mixture onto a parchment-lined tray to form 6-7 circles. Freeze for at least 30 minutes.
2. Make the cupcake batter:
a. In a bowl, mix almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
b. Add melted butter, maple syrup, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
3. Assemble the cupcakes:
a. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
b. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
c. Fill each liner 1/3 full with batter, add a frozen hazelnut filling, then cover with remaining batter.
4. Bake for 20 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.
Bon Appétit !
