(Paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, no refined sugar)
Ingredients
For the muffins
1/2cupalmond flour
1/2cupground flaxseed
1tspbaking soda
10Medjool datespitted
3eggs
1cuppumpkin puree
1tbsground cinnamon
1tbsground ginger
1/2tspnutmeg
pinchcloves
For the frosting
1/2cupcoconut buttersoftened
1/2cupmaple syrup
1/4cupalmond milk
Instructions
For the muffins
Preheat oven to 350F.
In a large bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa, ground flax, spices and baking soda.
In a food processor, blend dates, eggs, and pumpkin on high speed until very smooth
Add the dry ingredients to the food processor and pulse until smooth.
Spoon batter into lined muffin tin, approximately 1/4 cup in each.
Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool fully prior to frosting.
For the frosting
Combine all ingredients together until smooth.
If difficult to mix, microwave the mixture in 15 second increments, or add a touch more almond milk.
Pipe on top of cooled muffins.
Store in refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the frosting to set. Once set, these can be kept at room temperature in a sealed contained for up to 3-4 days.