Sweet Potato Protein Cupcakes

  • U Serves 6 People
  • P Prep: 00:10
  • P Cook: 00:10
Sweet Potato Protein Cupcakes

Nutritional Facts

per 1 serving size (Recipe makes 6 servings)


Amount Per Serving


Calories 202

Calories from Fat 79


% Daily Values*


Total Fat 8.76

13.48%


Saturated Fat 1.84

9.20%


Polyunsaturated Fat 1.34


Monounsaturated Fat 4.67


Cholesterol 15.00

5.00%


Sodium 178.18

7.42%


Potassium 75.33


Total Carbohydrate 14.08

4.69%


Dietary Fiber 2.38

9.52%


Sugars 3.93


Protein 16.27


Vitamin A 62.83%

Vitamin C 0.88%


Calcium 11.67%

Iron 8.08%


* Nutritional Values are estimated and may vary

³ Description

Just blend and bake! Sweet potato whey cupcakes with cinnamon cashew cream frosting!

² Ingredients

   

q Directions

Ingredients

Cake:
1 cup natural vanilla whey protein powder (90g)
2 tablespoons coconut flour (14g)
1 cup cooked sweet potato (150g)
2 tablespoons filtered water (30ml)
1 teaspoon baking powder (5ml)
â…› teaspoon sea salt (0.6ml)
â…› teaspoon ground cinnamon (0.6ml)
Frosting:
1 cup raw cashews (122g), soaked in filtered water for 4 hours or more
â…“ cup filtered water (80ml)
¼ teaspoon toffee stevia (1.2ml)
â…› teaspoon ground cinnamon (0.6ml), or to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325F (163C).
2. Blend all cake ingredients until smooth.
3. Pour into 6 small silicone muffin cups.
4. Bake for 8-10 minutes, just until firm and a toothpick comes out clean. Do not over-bake!
5. Meanwhile rinse and drain cashews.
6. Blend cashews with remaining frosting ingredients until smooth.
7. Place frosting in the freezer to cool a bit while your cupcakes finish baking.
8. Remove cupcakes from oven, and let cool.
9. Frost, and enjoy!
10. Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

A note about substitutions: because each type of protein powder has a distinct flavor and texture when baked, I would not try substituting different types of protein powders in this recipe.

Recipe Provided by @proteincakery

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