Description
Deliciously moist and gluten-free chocolate muffins made with fresh mandarins and nut flour, offering a rich, fruity flavor with a tender crumb.
Ingredients
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- 400 g mandarins (peeled and deseeded)
- 6 large eggs
- 200 g ground almonds or hazelnuts (nut flour)
- 50 g cocoa powder
- 200 g sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Blend the peeled mandarins in a food processor until smooth.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the blended mandarins and mix well.
- Sift together the nut flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda in a separate bowl.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully combined.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- Pour the batter into the muffin cups, filling about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For best texture, allow muffins to cool completely before serving.
- Use a food processor to ensure mandarins are blended smoothly for better consistency.
- If you prefer a lighter texture, you can fold in a little bit of whipped egg whites.
- For added richness, try using hazelnut flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: Approx. 220 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 22 g
- Sodium: Approx. 120 mg
- Fat: Approx. 12 g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 24 g
- Fiber: Approx. 4 g
- Protein: Approx. 5 g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 55 mg