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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 cupcakes 1x

Description

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


Ingredients

Scale
  • 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
  • 34 tbsp non-dairy milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
  2. In a blender of food processor, combine the dates, non-dairy milk, and pumpkin. Blend until well combined with minimal chunks remaining.
  3. Add the rest of the cupcake ingredients.
  4. Blend again until just combined.
  5. 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.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350F.
  7. Remove from the oven and cool completely before frosting.
  8. 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.
  9. Frost the cupcakes. Garnish with pumpkin seeds. Enjoy!

Notes

For the oat flour option: Replace the almond flour and tapioca starch with 1 cup oat flour.