PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES


Pumpkin spice cupcakes or muffins – either way this grain-free date-sweetened recipe is the perfect fall snack or frosted dessert!

Nut/seed butter. This new addition is optional, but recommended. The batch I tested without is just a bit more…delicate. Like if you dropped one of each out of a second story window the one without nut butter would splat onto the pavement in more pieces than the one with nut butter. Yes, I think that’s the best way to describe it. Any kind of nut or seed butter will work, I personally used cashew butter because that’s what was in front on the shelf.
Cupcakes or muffins – either way this grain-free date-sweetened recipe is the perfect pumpkin spice snack or frosted dessert!

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup pitted medjool dates (about 12)
  • 1/2 cup non-dairy milk (or water)
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tsps pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/4 cups almond flour (*see notes for oat flour option)
  • 2 tbsp tapioca starch (can sub cornstarch or arrowroot)
  • 1/4 cup nut/seed butter (I used cashew)
COCONUT BUTTER FROSTING (SEE ABOVE FOR OTHER FROSTING OPTIONS)
  • 1/4 cup coconut butter
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3-4 tbsp non-dairy milk
INSTRUCTIONS
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  2. Preheat the oven to 350F.
  3. In a blender of food processor, combine the dates, non-dairy milk, and pumpkin. Blend until well combined with minimal chunks remaining.
  4. Add the rest of the cupcake ingredients.
  5. Blend again until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter between 6 muffin tins that have been lightly oiled or lined with paper liners. Fill each so it is level with the top of the pan. Smooth the tops.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350F.
  8. Remove from the oven and cool completely before frosting.
  9. For the frosting, melt the coconut butter. Combine melted coconut butter with maple syrup and vanilla. Slowly add the non-dairy milk until creamy and pour-able (it may seize up at first, just keep stirring and adding milk). Refrigerate for 5-10 minutes or until thick and spreadable like frosting.
  10. Frost the cupcakes. Garnish with pumpkin seeds. Enjoy!

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