Carrot Cupcakes & Sweet Chickpea Frosting

Gluten free, Dairy free, Vegan

Ingredients

3/4 cup coconut flour

3 flax eggs ( see below )

2 tbsp melted coconut oil

1/4 cup coconut nectar

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp baking soda

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp ground cinnamon 

1 tsp lemon grass powder ( optional )

3 tsp coconut sugar

1 tbsp vanilla extract

*use organic when possible*

Yields 6 cupcakes

*Flax eggs- 3 tbsp-6 tbsp water 

Method 

Add flax meal to water & set aside.

Melt coconut oil in microwave

Add dry ingredients to a mixing bowl

Add liquids to dry ingredients including flax eggs & mix well 

Add to a 6 greased muffin tin 

Lemon chick pea frosting

Ingredient's 

1 1/2 cup chick peas

2 tbsp coconut nectar or sweetener of your choice

1 tsp vanilla

5 tsp lemon juice

3 tbsp flax milk or non dairy milk of your choice

Yields approx 1 cup

Method

Chick peas can either be soaked & cooked or canned, your choice

Add all ingredients to blender and puree till smooth

Add more sweetner or less to suit you, plus more milk if you would like the frosting a little thinner

Nutritional Facts

Per cupcake 

 

160 calories

20g fat

14g carbs

13g fiber

7g protein

1.25g omega 3

Per 1tbsp frosting ( approx )

30 calories

.3g fat

4.6g carbs

.6g fiber

1.5g protein

I was surprised it was not "my" kid approved. But my daughters friend gave it a 7 based on texture as she thought the cupcake was to doughy/raw. By adding a little more flour will firm up the texture. I find though in some recipes that when using flax eggs, textures are much more pliable & spongy like. So it's all just preference. The best part was the kids had no idea that the sweet frosting was made from chick peas. They loved it and that was a highlight for me. 

Here are a few websites I'd like to share on the benefits of coconut oil & why I use it. May you find many other healthy recipes for your good health and mostly may you be Nutritionally Well.  

Health Benefits of Coconut Oil | Organic Facts

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The health benefits of coconut oil include hair care, skin care, weight loss, maintaining cholesterol levels, stress relief, increased immunity, proper digestion and ...

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Coconut Health Secrets - Coconut Secret

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Coconut Secrets for Optimal Health ... fashion ~ everything important you need to know about the naturally occurring health benefits of coconut tree products.

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