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 !
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
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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Kim M says
You had me at Orange Cream Cheese Glaze! Drool!
Katie Arnold (@iamkatiearnold) says
WHAT?! Delicious!!
Kim says
These look yummy AND healthy:)
Mia Sutton says
I really need to experiment more with chia! This looks so yummy, I love carrot cake. ๐
Ashleigh says
Oh these carrot cupcakes with chia look amazing, thank you for sharing this great recipe~
heidi says
Looks so good hard to believe any of it is healthy! btw love the description on your blog title.
mollymaureen72 says
I toss chia seeds in EVERYTHING! But these? These look too good to also be good for you!
Meme says
Mm these look so yummy, I love carrot cake and these little cupcakes would not last long ๐
Meme xx
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Amanda | Maple Alps says
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 ๐
Meg @EveryMomDay says
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!
hilkayaker says
I don’t cook with chia very much, I’ve only ever put it in Oatmeal, this looks super healthy though.
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oamcgarvey says
Wow! These look so good. I’ve never made any kind of carrot cake so I will have to check it out!
RaNesha says
Orange cream glaze another epic recipe!!!!!
myda tahir says
great job Laci, love the pics and hope the cupcakes also turned out their best.
Lindsay Katherine says
Oh my gosh, my mouth is WATERING. I love love love carrot cake, and this recipe looks right up my alley.
Leah Herring says
Those look delicious. I”m also in LOVE with those measuring bowls!
Marette Flora (@maretteflora) says
I had to pin these because they look amazing! Thanks for sharing.
Debbie-jean Lemonte says
So I think I found my ultimate dessert for the next month. =) Thanks! <3
GENTWENTY (@gen_twenty) says
These look so good!! Can’t wait to try
Scarlett Beautigurl says
I’m not much of a baker but that cream glaze looks sooooo good.
Jenn says
Theses look super delicious. I love the use of chia seeds and pecan. I cannot wait to try these! Thanks for sharing.
Jennifer Corter says
Oh my goodness, these look absolutely scrumptious!
Angela says
Oh my goodness. These look so yummy. Of course, everything you make looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing!