Gingerbread Loaf Cupcakes

Ingredients

Gingerbread

1 cup Rolled Oats

1 cup Almond Unsweetened Almond Milk

1 tbsp. Sweetener (I used Stevia)

2 tbsp. Coconut Flour

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. Ginger, ground

1 tsp. Cinnamon, ground

1 tsp. Clove. ground

½ Cup Vanilla Protein (Pea, Rice, or Whey) I used Vanilla Pea

1 Mashed Banana

Frosting

Option A (Dairy Free)

1 Can of Full Fat Coconut Milk (Placed in the refrigerator over night)

2 Tbsp. Coconut Flour

1 Tbsp. Vanilla Stevia

A dash of ginger, cinnamon, and clove ( I started slow and added more along the way.

1 tsp. Soy Free Earth Balance or Natural Butter Flavor (be mindful if you use this it may not be dairy free)

Note: Light WILL NOT work, I recommend Native Forest because it’s BPA free but you can use Thai Kitchen too if it is easier to find. These are the brands that I know work.

Option B

1 Cup Thick Greek Yogurt

½ Cup Vanilla Whey Protein Powder

1 Tbsp. Coconut Flour

A dash of ginger, cinnamon, and clove

Directions

1. Blend all of the above ingredients together using a food processor

2. Bake inside 8 silicone or foil muffin liners at 320 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until your knife comes out clean when placed inside. (Note: If you use foil cupcake liners, remove the paper liner inside because otherwise the muffin will stick to the paper).

3. While your cupcakes are cooling, make your frosting:

Option A Frosting: Take the can of coconut milk that was refrigerated overnight and opening the can and drain the coconut water from the cream. The cream will have separated and will be settled at the bottom.

Mix the coconut cream and the other frosting ingredients together and once it is lightly blended, whip it with a hand mixer. (You can also hand mix but it won’t be as fluffy. Make sure to keep this in the fridge until your cupcakes cool and then frost your cupcakes and enjoy!

Option B Frosting: Mix 1 cup of thick Greek yogurt with 1/2 cup of vanilla whey protein powder, 1 tbsp. of coconut flour, and the spices above. Once mixed you can frost your cupcakes.

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