NO-BAKE Copycat “Hostess” Collagen Cupcakes

NO-BAKE Copycat “Hostess” Collagen Cupcakes

Kimberly Peverell

NO-BAKE Copycat “Hostess” Collagen Cupcakes

Gluten Free and 8 grams of PURE Protein per serving :)

Servings: 10 BIG cupcakes :)

 

Chocolate Base:

1 cup almond flour

1/4 cup flax meal

*4 scoops PURE unflavored collagen

1/2 cup runny peanut butter (can sub for almond or sunflower)

1 cup medjool dates, pitted (~9 dates)

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1/3 cup + dairy-free milk (add more as needed)

 

*if you OMIT the collagen, you will likely need to add more flax meal. This will change the consistency.

 

Filling:

1/3 cup cream cheese of choice (dairy free, low fat, neufchâtel) @ room temperature

*the extra cream cheese can be used for a swirl on top!

 

Ganache Frosting:

2/3 cup Lily’s dark chocolate chips

1/3 cup full-fat coconut milk (no exceptions)

 

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a food processor, add all chocolate base ingredients. Blend until you can form a smooth doughy ball with your fingers. Add more milk if the consistency is too grainy.
  2. Line a 12 ct. muffin tin with paper cups. Press half of the chocolate dough into the bottom of each cup, forming an even layer. I used a heaping tablespoon for the base.
  3. Place a heaping teaspoon full of room temp cream cheese in the center of each cupcake base. Freeze the cupcakes for 15 minutes to 1 hour or until the cream cheese has hardened.
  4. Add the remaining chocolate dough on top, covering the cream cheese filling completely.
  5. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with the coconut milk. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
  6. Pour the ganache over the top of each cupcake, spreading evenly. Freeze the cupcakes for another 10-15 minutes so the ganache can set. Be patient… it’s worth it!
  7. Optional - with the leftover cream cheese, pipe a cute design or swirl on top!
  8. Store the cupcakes in the refrigerator… although they won’t last long! ENJOY!

Made with Love by Nina Nyiri for Option Blend

Estimated Total Macros (Per Cupcake- assume recipe makes 10)

Calories: ~290 kcal

Protein: 8.2 g

Carbohydrates: 26 g

Fiber: 5 g

Sugars: 14 g

Fats: 19 g