Clean Eating Red Velvet Cupcakes

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSIO6ssPWpvryRbXT2lqdaknG9-tVXCLZKBupE4lOCrK-Rj5tpJoof5h9CQS146BVx8AfTMEAslWXm9dIsHFICZVxbJOusAL56TvJYGcQFx34W4o9JwGyyQv3OwuarrFluh4zsxnuTZGtv/s1600/Untitled+design.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSIO6ssPWpvryRbXT2lqdaknG9-tVXCLZKBupE4lOCrK-Rj5tpJoof5h9CQS146BVx8AfTMEAslWXm9dIsHFICZVxbJOusAL56TvJYGcQFx34W4o9JwGyyQv3OwuarrFluh4zsxnuTZGtv/s1600/Untitled+design.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Happy first day of the love month! Valentine's Day is just around the corner. This is the month where there are so much tempting sweets you would love to indulge. You don't have to suffer - you can give in into the temptation with this recipe I am going to share with you!</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This may sound crazy but Red Velvet cupcakes can be healthy and delicious even if they are made of healthy ingredients and not the usual ingredients these treats contain! I hope you enjoy this ready :)</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What you need:</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For the cupcake - </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/4 cup Sucanat, finely ground (or sub Stevia)</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3 tbsp raw cocoa powder</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 tsp baking powder</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/4 tsp coarse sea salt</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 cup beets, steamed and cooled</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 tbsp raw honey</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/3 cup coconut butter</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 whole egg</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 egg whites</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">10 drops natural red food coloring liquid</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 cup Greek yogurt + 1 tbsp lemon juice (combine and set aside to curdle)</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 tsp natural chocolate extract</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Nonstick cooking spray</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For the frosting - </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Cream Cheese Frosting –</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 tbsp light coconut cream</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2/3 cup cream cheese</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 tsp natural vanilla extract</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/4 tsp vanilla-flavored liquid stevia</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 tbsp raw honey</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Seeds of 1 vanilla bean (optional)</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The recipes may look so MANY but don't worry, whipping it all up is a easy!</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What you need to do:</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <br /> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To make coconut cream, you must refrigerate the coconut milk overnight, then scoop cream off the top when separated. (It's like a fun science experiment!)</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 350 FF. Spray a muffin trays with nonstick cooking spray. You may use mini muffin trays, they look soooo cute!</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Then combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl and set aside. (easy right?)</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Take your beets and all wet ingredients in a food processor till it's smooth and pureed!</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Combine wet and dry mixtures. Fold gently to combine. As much as possible do not over fold (or over mix) so it will come out fluffy and not so heavy.</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Spoon batter into muffin cups (or mini muffin cups!) and bake up to 20 - 30 minutes or you can test it using a toothpick, prick it in the middle and if it comes out clean, it is good to go. If you are using those mini muffin cups then lessen the time to 15-20 minutes as they are smaller and bakes faster.</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">While cupcakes cool, combine frosting ingredients and spoon into a piping bag. Refrigerate until cupcakes are ready to frost.</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Once cool, frost cupcakes and serve the same day they are baked. </span></li> </ul> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">That's it, so easy to make. You can give them on Valentine's day to your friends or loved ones! Also a great way to surprise them, delicious but very, very healthy! ;)</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you are looking to live a healthier life with nutritional whole foods, regular exercise, and want to approach life with a positive outlook, <a href="mailto:afitnurse@gmail.com">contact me</a>! I’d love to help support you on your journey and connect with you on improving your life and reaching your health and wellness goal!</span></div> <br /> <br /> <br />

Clean Eating Red Velvet Cupcakes

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Happy first day of the love month! Valentine's Day is just around the corner. This is the month where there are so much tempting sweets you would love to indulge. You don't have to suffer - you can give in into the temptation with this recipe I am going to share with you! This may sound crazy but Red Velvet cupcakes can be healthy and de

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