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Incredible Chocolate & Beetroot Traybake

Looking for a fun and delicious way to sneak veggies into your kids' treats? These Chocolate & Beetroot Muffins and Traybakes are perfect! With a vibrant pink batter (thanks to the beetroot), a rich chocolatey taste, and the option to include white chocolate chips for extra sweetness, this recipe is bound to become a household favourite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Servings 12 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g cooked and peeled beetroot (quartered)
  • 2 eggs (or skip them for an egg-free version)
  • 150 ml milk
  • 100 g melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or essence
  • 225 g self-raising flour
  • 100 g sugar
  • 25 g cocoa powder
  • 50 g white chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions
 

Before You Start

  • If you’re using raw beetroot, make sure to steam, roast, or boil them until soft. Let them cool completely before using.
  • Preheat the oven to 170°C or 325℉.
  • Line a 20cm baking tray with parchment paper. Or line a muffin tin with 12 paper cases.

Instructions

  • Blend the beetroot mix:
    In a powerful blender, combine the beetroot, eggs (if using), milk, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and vividly pink.
  • Mix the dry ingredients:
    In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour, sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir them together to combine.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients:
    Pour the beetroot mixture, melted butter, and white chocolate chips (if using) into the dry ingredients. Gently mix everything until no dry flour bits remain—be careful not to overmix!
  • Portion the batter:
    Spoon the batter into the 12 muffin cases, filling them about two-thirds full or
    pour the batter into the lined baking tray.
  • Bake to perfection:
    Place both the muffins and traybake in the oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a cocktail stick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool and enjoy:
    Allow the traybake to cool fully before slicing it into squares or rectangles.
    The muffins can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature!
Keyword Baking, Beetroot, Chocolate, Fruit
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