Since going Gluten-free, I have been trying to use less grain and flour. I love oats ( yes I know that is a grain ) and oats make a fantastic bread! So I thought why not see how they work in cupcakes? And oh my goodness, let me tell you. It totally worked. My Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe is delicious. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do. I love blue – green frosting too! But they would be great for Halloween with orange frosting or for the holidays with red or white!
Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
Cupcake Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free oats
- ½ cup natural organic sugar
- ½ cup cocao powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 mashed banana
- ¼ cup safflower oil
- ¾ cup almond or soy milk ( I prefer almond )
- ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Frosting Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup vegan shortening
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Optional: food coloring
- Up to 5 tablespoons water
Cupcake Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Line a cupcake pan with 12 cupcake liners. Set aside.
- Place oats in a blender and grind until fine.
- Add ground oats, sugar, cacao, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk well. Add the mashed banana, vegetable oil, milk, apple cider vinegar and vanilla. Continue to whisk until smooth.
- Divide batter among the 10 cupcake liners and bake for 20-25 minutes or until they start to firm on the top. Let cool completely before frosting.
Frosting Instructions:
- Add powdered sugar, shortening, vanilla and food coloring, if using, to mixing bowl.
- Use electric mixer to blend until smooth.
- Add enough water as you’re mixing to create the consistency you want.
Make 12 cupcakes
What color frosting are you going to make?
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This recipe looks very delightful. I copied the recipe down to make this on the coming weekend. I thank you for sharing this today.
these cupcakes look so good! i am not vegan but i would still love to try these!
These look so good and I am sure a much better choice for my family. I really appreciate you sharing these recipes
This looks good. Thanks for the recipe.
this looks so good, i plan to make this around the holiday time.
Looks yummy! Love that they’re gluten free!
These cupcakes look delicious – I have never tried baking gluten free and you have inspired me. Thank you for the recipe
I love chocolate cupcakes and these look delicious!
I’ve never attempted gluten-free cupcakes. These look great!
These sound pretty good! It’s so hard to come by good gluten free recipes, I’ll definitely have to try this one
These look amazing! Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe with us.
These look delicious gonna make them thank you.