Choc-Orange Muffins

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Easy Choc-orange Muffin – Snack

Makes 6 large muffins or 12 mini muffins, prep time 30mins

Ingredients:

• 1 orange
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 1 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 cup dried dates
• 1/4 cup desiccated coconut
• 1 cup self raising flour
• 2 tablespoons choc chips

Method:

• Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees and prepare a muffin tray (either with patty pans or spray with olive oil).
• Remove the zest from the orange and set aside. Cut the flesh from the orange and place into a food processor with dates. Process on high until well pureed.
• Add coconut oil, eggs and sugar to the food processor and process again until well combined.
• Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl and add desiccated coconut, flour and half the orange zest. Mix well to combine.
• Spoon the mixture into prepared muffin tray and garnish each muffin evenly with choc chips and remaining zest.
• Place in pre-heated oven for 20mins or until muffins are firm to the touch.
• Perfect for lunchboxes

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