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Chia Carrot Cupcakes

by Corinne Schmitt 23 Comments

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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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Don’t miss out on these way to good !

 

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photo collage of chia cupcakes with text which reads chia carrot cupcakes

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  1. Kim M says

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    You had me at Orange Cream Cheese Glaze! Drool!

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  2. Katie Arnold (@iamkatiearnold) says

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    WHAT?! Delicious!!

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  3. Kim says

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    These look yummy AND healthy:)

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  4. Mia Sutton says

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    I really need to experiment more with chia! This looks so yummy, I love carrot cake. 🙂

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  5. Ashleigh says

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    Oh these carrot cupcakes with chia look amazing, thank you for sharing this great recipe~

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  6. heidi says

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    Looks so good hard to believe any of it is healthy! btw love the description on your blog title.

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  7. mollymaureen72 says

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    I toss chia seeds in EVERYTHING! But these? These look too good to also be good for you!

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  8. Meme says

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    Mm these look so yummy, I love carrot cake and these little cupcakes would not last long 😛

    Meme xx

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  9. Amanda | Maple Alps says

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    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. Meg @EveryMomDay says

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    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. hilkayaker says

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    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. oamcgarvey says

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    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. RaNesha says

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    Orange cream glaze another epic recipe!!!!!

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  14. myda tahir says

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    great job Laci, love the pics and hope the cupcakes also turned out their best.

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  15. Lindsay Katherine says

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    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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  16. Leah Herring says

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    Those look delicious. I”m also in LOVE with those measuring bowls!

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  17. Marette Flora (@maretteflora) says

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    I had to pin these because they look amazing! Thanks for sharing.

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  18. Debbie-jean Lemonte says

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    So I think I found my ultimate dessert for the next month. =) Thanks! <3

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  19. GENTWENTY (@gen_twenty) says

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    These look so good!! Can’t wait to try

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  20. Scarlett Beautigurl says

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    I’m not much of a baker but that cream glaze looks sooooo good.

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  21. Jenn says

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    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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  22. Jennifer Corter says

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    Oh my goodness, these look absolutely scrumptious!

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  23. Angela says

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    Oh my goodness. These look so yummy. Of course, everything you make looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing!

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