NO-BAKE Copycat “Hostess” Collagen Cupcakes
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add the remaining chocolate dough on top, covering the cream cheese filling completely.
- 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.
- 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!
- Optional - with the leftover cream cheese, pipe a cute design or swirl on top!
- 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