Recently, we have been discovering so many ways to use our Beet Balance Blend beyond lattes. The Beet Balance Blend is not only a great women’s health blend but also a natural food dye. It gives your food such a vibrant pink/red colour! It is also free from refined oils and sugars, so overall a healthier alternative to your traditional cupcakes.
Ingredients
(makes 6 cupcakes)
Dry ingredients:
- 1 cup (107 grams) spelt flour*
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Beet Balance Blend
- * GF alternative 1 cup/90 grams oat flour
Wet ingredients:
- ½ cup (125 grams) applesauce
- ¼ cup (60 grams) soy yogurt or coconut yogurt
- ⅓ cup (90 ml) maple syrup
- Opt. 1 tbsp lemon zest
Add-ins:
½ cup fresh blueberries
Cashew frosting:
- 1 cup (150 grams) raw cashews (soaked)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon Beet Balance Blend
- 2 tablespoons plant based milk (for blending)
Topping: edible flowers.
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease the cupcake cups.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together spelt or oat flour, Beet Balance Blend, baking powder and cinnamon. Ensure that the dry ingredients are well combined.
- Add the applesauce, soy yogurt and maple syrup. Mix until the wet ingredients are well incorporated.Be careful not to overmix; it's okay if there are a few lumps.
- Gently fold in the mixed berries into the batter. If using frozen berries, you can toss them with a bit of flour before adding to prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcakes comes out clean. The baking time may vary, so keep an eye on them and adjust accordingly. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the cupcake tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the cashew frosting by blending the ingredients together until smooth. Let the frosting firm in the fridge until the cupcakes are baked and cooled off.
- Frost the cupcakes with a piping bag. Make a little swirl on top of the cupcakes.
- Sprinkle the cupcakes with some edible flowers and enjoy!