Wholesome Child's Vanilla Muffins with Cauliflower & Choc Date Frosting

The Vanilla Muffins with Cauliflower & Choc Date Frosting recipe perfect for kids and the whole family from Mandy Sacher; Paediatric Nutritionist and author of Wholesome Child

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Ingredients (serves 24 | makes 24 Mini Muffins)

MUFFINS
5 Medjool dates, pitted
1 Egg
1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
1/4 Cup Coconut oil, melted
1/4 Cup Applesauce (unsweetened)
1/2 Cup Cauliflower, steamed and drained
1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
1/3 Cup Buckwheat flour
1/3 Cup Millet flour
1/3 Cup Arrowroot
½ tsp Baking powder
¼ tsp Baking soda
pinch Sea salt
FROSTING
1 cup soft medjool dates, pitted
½ cup boiling water
1 tbs coconut oil
1 tbs coconut cream
2 tbs cacao powder
1 tbs carob powder
1 tbs maple syrup
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
pinch Himalayan rock salt (optional)

Method

To make the muffins, preheat oven to 180 C and line a mini muffin tray with muffin liners.
Place dates, egg, vanilla extract, coconut oil, apple puree, cauliflower and maple syrup into the processor and process until smooth.
Next, add all dry ingredients and process until well combined.
Place batter into mini muffin liners and bake for 15-20 mins or until a cake tester or knife comes out clean.
Allow to cool on a rack and enjoy them plain, or topped with your favourite frosting.
To make the frosting, place dates in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water. Add coconut oil. Allow to sit for at least 10 mins. Once the dates are soft, place the mixture in the blender bowl and add remaining ingredients. Process until it reaches a smooth consistency.
Refrigerate for at least an hour before using on muffins.

Notes

The recipe is Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Nut Free and Dairy Free

Serving and Storing Leftovers Serve immediately, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 4 months. Tip: Replace the gluten-free flour mix with spelt flour or any whole meal flour. If Medjool dates are hard,soak for 3-5 mins in hot water. Discard excess water.

33 Comments

- - kay1987 said
  - 04 Oct 2023
    2:27 pm
Such an interesting recipe and one I’d really like to try with the kids

- - meedee said
  - 21 Sep 2022
    12:01 pm
Sounds very different. I would love to know how these taste.

- - mom112217 said
  - 31 Aug 2021
    3:32 pm
These would be perfect for a child’s party!

- - mom460223 said
  - 23 Sep 2020
    2:42 pm
Will have to give these a try. I use to make cupcakes all the time for my children with stewed apple & they loved them.

- - rovermum said
  - 21 Sep 2020
    10:10 am
Hmmmm interesting, but way too many ingredients for my liking.

- - ~Loui~ said
  - 20 Sep 2020
    10:01 pm
There are so many ingredients. I don’t like the sound of all of these together. I may have to make them to prove myself wrong

- - shanika said
  - 20 Sep 2020
    12:25 pm
This is a perfect treat.

- - mummabear said
  - 20 Sep 2020
    7:53 am
I’m super intrigued about this recipe

- - mom101628 said
  - 19 Sep 2020
    11:35 pm
Lovely and interesting recipe – it certainly sounds more healthy than a packet mix. Thanks so much for sharing.

- - Ellen said
  - 19 Sep 2020
    8:15 am
Beautiful recipe, thanx for sharing !
- Ellen replied
  
  20 Sep 2020 , 4:54 am
  And I like it the recipe is Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Nut Free and Dairy Free; we’ve 4 vegetarians in the house, 1 on diary free and 2 on gluten free diet
- - mom103778 said
  - 19 Sep 2020
    8:14 am
This recipe sounds very healthy. Muffin with cauliflower. Interesting,. Must give it a try.

- - Zmijka86 said
  - 19 Sep 2020
    2:02 am
Just wondering if u can taste cauliflower in it…

- - mom414719 said
  - 20 Aug 2019
    5:09 pm
This recipe does seem to have a lot of ingredients. What an interesting way to use cauliflower.

- - happymum2018 said
  - 25 May 2019
    7:11 am
They look really nice would be a nice recipe to try sounds interesting thanks for sharing

- - mom112023 said
  - 29 Jan 2019
    6:14 pm
Lots of ingredients. Thanks for the recipe.

- - mom81879 said
  - 31 Oct 2018
    10:41 am
First time I’ve ever seen cauliflower in a sweet treat. What a great way to get veggies into your kids diet

- - youngoldlady said
  - 05 Oct 2018
    10:39 pm
The family loved eating these. No having to worry who could eat it as it was safe for all. No one knew about the cauliflower and I am not telling.

- - mom297125 said
  - 21 Jul 2018
    8:34 pm
Alot of ingredients. Looks very healthy. Not sure if ill give it a go, but if someone was to make for me, id sure give them a go.

- - youngoldlady said
  - 12 Jul 2018
    9:27 pm
Thanks for providing this, will save for a special treat due to the ingredient list.

- - LuckyMum said
  - 12 Jul 2018
    8:22 pm
I’m afraid I get put off by so many ingredients Silly I know, but they look great and I have no doubt they are delicious.