Chocolate and Tofu muffins recipe | Fig and Cherry

Posted on October 24, 2011 by ChristieSweet Treats, Vegan, Vegetarian

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and#8220;Iand#8217;ve мейд chocolate muffins. Would you like one?and#8221; I say to my hubby.

and#8220;Yes pleaseand#8221; he replies.

I serve him one on a plate and watch his face as he sinks his teeth in.

and#8220;What do you think?and#8221;, I ask.

and#8220;Oh, these are good. They actually have the best texture of any you have мейд so far!and#8221;.

and#8220;And the taste?and#8221;

and#8220;Good. Very chocolateyand#8221;.

Thatand#8217;s when I drop the bombshell: and#8220;They have tofu in them, you know. Plus, theyand#8217;re veganand#8221;.

He hesitates for 1 second and then replies and#8220;I knew there was a reason why you offered them to me so enthusiasticallyand#8221;.

Ah, he knows me too well.

Christie x

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Chocolate andamp; Tofu Muffins

2 tablespoons dairy-free spread (I like the Nuttelex brand)
250g (2 cups) plain flour
50g (1/2 cup) ground almonds
2 teaspoons baking powder
35g (1/2 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspooon salt
220g (1 cup) caster sugar
150g (1 cup) silken tofu
250ml (1 cup) Vitasoy Soy Milky Vanilla (*see note below)
1 tablespoon white vinegar
60ml (1/4 cup) maple syrup
12 squares dark chocolate (I like Lindt 70%)

1. Preheat the oven to 190C/375F. Grease a twelve hole muffin tin with the dairy free spread.

2. In a large bowl mix together the flour, ground almonds, baking powder, cocoa powder, salt and sugar. Set aside.

3. Place the tofu, soy milk, vinegar and maple syrup into a blender. Process for 10 seconds until smooth. There may still be a few small tofu lumps but thatand#8217;s fine.

4. Pour the tofu mixture into the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined. Donand#8217;t over mix or the muffins will be chewy.

5. Spoon the batter into the muffin pan holes and place a piece of chocolate on top of each one. Bake on the center shelf for 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack and#8211; they can be eaten warm or cold.

*You could also use any plain soy milk mixed with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or even cowand#8217;s vanilla milk, if you prefer.