Healthy Carrot Cupcakes with Cashew Icing
Posted by Martina Grace | DESSERTS
These Healthy Carrot Cupcakes are a deliciously wholesome treat, packed with fiber and essential nutrients to keep you energized throughout the day. Perfect for a nutritious dessert or snack, they offer a satisfying balance of flavor and health benefits!
🍽 Servings: 12 🕓 Prep Time: 10 mins 🕓 Cook Time: 25 mins
INGREDIENTS
Muffin
◦ 5 tbsp water
◦ 2 tbsp flaxseed meal
◦ 1 cup gluten-free flour blend (or whole wheat flour if not gf)
◦ 3/4 cup textured vegetable protein, dry
◦ 1/2 cup oat bran
◦ 2 tsp ground cinnamon
◦ 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
◦ 1/2 tsp baking soda
◦ 1/2 tsp salt
◦ 1/2 tsp ground ginger
◦ 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
◦ 1 cup carrot, grated
◦ 1 ripe banana, mashed
◦ 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
◦ 1/3 cup maple syrup
◦ 1/3 cup applesauce, unsweetened
◦ 1 cup soy milk
Toppings
◦ 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
Cashew icing
◦ 1/2 cup cashews, soaked overnight or 15 minutes in boiling water
◦ 2 tbsp maple syrup
◦ 2 tbsp soy milk (or more for a thinner consistency)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 375F.
2. In a small bowl, mix the flaxseed meal with water. Let thicken for 5 minutes.
3. Grease 1 muffin pan with coconut oil or line with parchment baking cups. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients and whisk to combine everything. Set aside.
5. In another large bowl, add the wet ingredients and the flaxseed egg and whisk for 1-2 minutes.
6. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix with a spoon or spatula to combine.
7. With an icecream scooper, pour the batter in each muffin hole on the pan. Top with walnuts.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes in the center of the oven. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes.
9. In a tall bowl, add the ingredients for the icing and blend with an immersion blender or a high-speed blend until you get a creamy and smooth texture (add more milk if needed).
10. Add the icing in a ziploc bag, cut the tip and spread the icing on each cupcake.
🌱 Enjoy every bite,
Martina.
NUTRITION FACTS
✦ Per cupcake: 7g of protein & 4g of fiber.
✦ Oat bran is rich in soluble fiber, particularly beta-glucan, which can help lower cholesterol levels, improve heart health, and stabilize blood sugar.
✦ TVP is an excellent plant-based protein source, high in fiber and low in fat, making it a very versatile food to add in baked good for a protein and fiber boost.
✦ Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A. This vitamin is essential for eye health, immune function, and skin health.
✦ The fiber in these cupcakes stabilizes blood sugar levels, recudes LDL-cholesterol and promotes healthy digestion, preventing constipation and supporting a healthy gut microbiome.
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