Monster Beets Cupcakes

I'm not a fan of beetroot so even trying this one was a step out of my comfort zone.
Having said that, they worked and were delicious.

Ingredients

• 260g beetroot, grated and finely chopped
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• Pinch of himalayan rock salt
• 150g ground almonds
• 3 Tbsp of cocoa powder ( i used green and blacks)
• 3 Tbsp coconut oil , melted
• 1/4 cup maple syrup (raw honey or agave)
• 1/2 cup Dates, chopped
• 1 tsp gluten free baking powder

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 160degC
2. Combine all the ingredients into a large mixing bowl(or blender) until everything is combined.
3. Spoon into paper lined cupcakes
4. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes or until cooked through (toothpick in the centre comes out dry)
5. Remove from the oven and cool completely in the tray
6. 
   
   

To serve - 
Alone or topped with yogurt and fruit