{"id":63,"date":"2021-03-03T19:23:39","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T19:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/?p=63"},"modified":"2021-03-03T19:23:42","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T19:23:42","slug":"vanilla-cupcakes-with-blueberry-frosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/?p=63","title":{"rendered":"Vanilla Cupcakes with Blueberry Frosting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>These vanilla cupcakes are incredibly tasty and super easy to throw together! Not to mention, they are full of healthy fiber and protein. They are much healthier than a traditional muffin (and they taste WAY better!). I eat these for dessert, a snack, and even for breakfast! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are adult and kid approved, and are the perfect recipe to throw together last minute if you are headed to a get-together. You must make them! I mean, who doesn&#8217;t love a good vanilla cupcake?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DSC_0745-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Vanilla Cupcakes with Blueberry Frosting\" class=\"wp-image-70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DSC_0745-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DSC_0745-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DSC_0745-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DSC_0745-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DSC_0745-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These are made with <em>almond flour<\/em>, which is much lower in carbs and higher in protein than all-purpose flour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of using regular sugar, these are made with <em>coconut sugar<\/em> and <em>maple syrup<\/em>. These are both natural sweeteners, that have a lower glycemic index than regular sugar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the vanilla cupcakes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1 1\/2 cups almond flour<\/li><li>2 tsp. baking powder<\/li><li>1 tsp. cinnamon <\/li><li>1\/4 cup greek yogurt<\/li><li>1\/2 stick of butter<\/li><li>1\/2 cup coconut sugar<\/li><li>2 eggs<\/li><li>1 tbsp. vanilla<\/li><li>2 tbsp. maple syrup<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For the frosting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1 cup of blueberries<\/li><li>3\/4 cup vanilla frosting (I use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplemills.com\/Shop\/Product\/Vanilla-Frosting.aspx\">Simple Mill&#8217;s<\/a>, but you can use any brand)<\/li><li>1 tbsp. water<\/li><li>1 tbsp. maple syrup<\/li><li>1\/2 tsp. vanilla<\/li><li>1\/2 tsp. chia seeds (optional)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DSC_0800-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Vanilla Cupcakes with Blueberry Frosting\" class=\"wp-image-66\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DSC_0800-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DSC_0800-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DSC_0800-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DSC_0800-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DSC_0800-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Directions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt and butter together. <\/li><li>Add the coconut sugar and eggs. Stir until well-combined.<\/li><li>Stir in the maple syrup and vanilla.<\/li><li>Add in the baking powder, cinnamon, and almond flour. Stir until everything is well-combined.<\/li><li>Line and grease a muffin tin. Pour the batter in (this will make 9 cupcakes). <\/li><li>Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. <\/li><li>Meanwhile, combine the water, maple syrup, vanilla, and blueberries in a saucepan. Heat on low, stirring often. <\/li><li>Add in the chia seeds to help with the gelling process (this is optional). <\/li><li>Once the blueberries have broken down (about 12 minutes), transfer to a separate bowl and mix the blueberries with the frosting. <\/li><li>Frost the cupcakes once they have cooled. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DSC_0738-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Vanilla Cupcakes with Blueberry Frosting\" class=\"wp-image-69\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DSC_0738-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DSC_0738-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DSC_0738-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DSC_0738-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DSC_0738-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DSC_0743-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Vanilla Cupcakes with Blueberry Frosting\" class=\"wp-image-72\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DSC_0743-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DSC_0743-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DSC_0743-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DSC_0743-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DSC_0743-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These vanilla cupcakes are incredibly tasty and super easy to throw together! Not to mention, they are full of healthy fiber and protein. They are much healthier than a traditional muffin (and they taste WAY better!). I eat these for dessert, a snack, and even for breakfast! They are adult and kid approved, and are [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":70,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":[],"wprm-recipe-roundup-description":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[101,99,100,33,9,40,102],"class_list":["post-63","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes","tag-blueberry","tag-cupcake","tag-cupcakes","tag-dessert","tag-gluten-free","tag-gluten-free-2","tag-vanilla"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v15.2.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Vanilla Cupcakes with Blueberry Frosting | Showit Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"These are the most delicious vanilla cupcakes and so easy to throw together. Kids and adults will love them! 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