Paleo Chocolate Cranberry Muffins

So this weekend I accidentally thawed a whole bag of cranberries (don’t ask) — and I’ve been experimenting with new cranberry recipes. These paleo chocolate cranberry muffins are my favorite so far. I love how the dark chocolate brownie-like muffins contrast with the tart cranberries.

Chocolate and cranberries may seem like a strange combination, but somehow it works. It’s sort of like a less sweet version of chocolate and raspberries. Of course, if unsweetened cranberries are too tart for you, you can always substitute dried cranberries. I like the organic dried cranberries that are sweetened with apple juice.

These paleo chocolate muffins are a perfect treat for Valentine’s Day — for breakfast, a snack, or as a dessert with some coconut whipped cream. I may even make a quick cranberry sauce with the rest of the berries to go with them.

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Paleo Chocolate Cranberry Muffins

Servings: 8 - 10 muffins

Author: Lisa Wells

Ingredients

• 200 grams almond flour about 2 cups
• 1/3 cup cacao powder
• 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup ghee melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup cranberries thawed if frozen

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease or line muffin tin.
• Combine almond flour, cacao, coconut sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Combine eggs, honey, ghee, vanilla, and apple cider vinegar in medium bowl. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients, then fold in cranberries.
• Using a large ice cream or cookie scoop, fill muffin cups ¾ full.
• Bake 20 - 25 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.