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Chia Carrot Cupcakes

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Sometimes we all need an energy boost! For a healthy and tasty way to get that pick up, try these energy boosting carrot chia cupcakes that are super easy to make and so good !cupcakes

What You Need:

 
– 2 cups shredded carrots, large shredded bits taste better
– 2 cups flour
– 2 cups sugar
– 1 tsp. baking powder
– 1 tsp. baking soda
– 3 tsp. cinnamon
– 1/2 tsp. allspice
– 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup coconut oil
– 1 cup chia seeds
– 2 cups crushed pecans
 
Orange Cream Cheese Glaze:
 
– 8 oz. softened cream cheese
– 3 tsp. milk
– 2 cups powdered sugar (can go up to 4 cups to make it more fluffy)
– 2 tsp. lemon juice
– 1 tsp. orange extract
-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
 
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How To Create:

Making the batter is as simple as shredding up the carrots and mixing everything together in a large bowl. Spray pan liberally with nonstick spray. Bake at 450 for 20-30 minutes. Flip onto a cooling rack and let sit until cool to the touch before adding frosting.
 
When adding/making frosting:
For this simply add all the ingredients into a bowl and whip until smooth. Transfer frosting to a ziploc bag and cut off the corner and decorate the cupcakes. Top with pecans
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photo collage of chia cupcakes with text which reads chia carrot cupcakes

Comments

  4. I really need to experiment more with chia! This looks so yummy, I love carrot cake. :)
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  5. Oh these carrot cupcakes with chia look amazing, thank you for sharing this great recipe~
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  6. Looks so good hard to believe any of it is healthy! btw love the description on your blog title.
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  7. I toss chia seeds in EVERYTHING! But these? These look too good to also be good for you!
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  8. Mm these look so yummy, I love carrot cake and these little cupcakes would not last long :P Meme xx New Post: Beneath the Surface by Heidi Perks Book Review www.thedayinthelifeof.co.uk
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  9. Oh my goodness. These look so good. I would probably eat the whole batch if I made these, so I'd better not. I will, however, pin them for later ;)
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  10. These look SO good - I bet they will be a huge hit with the kids and I can feel good knowing they have a nutritious kick to them!
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  11. I don't cook with chia very much, I've only ever put it in Oatmeal, this looks super healthy though. Have you linked up at the bloggers spotlight? http://www.raisingfairiesandknights.com/bloggers-spotlight-link-pin-party-16/
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  12. Wow! These look so good. I've never made any kind of carrot cake so I will have to check it out!
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  13. Orange cream glaze another epic recipe!!!!!
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  14. great job Laci, love the pics and hope the cupcakes also turned out their best.
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  15. Oh my gosh, my mouth is WATERING. I love love love carrot cake, and this recipe looks right up my alley.
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  21. Theses look super delicious. I love the use of chia seeds and pecan. I cannot wait to try these! Thanks for sharing.
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  23. Oh my goodness. These look so yummy. Of course, everything you make looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing!
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