So you have some leftover beet juice pulp from juicing beets? No problem, here’s an awesome raw vegan cupcake recipe to make sure that nutritious beet pulp does not go to waste!
This recipe is raw vegan, oil free, easily nut free, gluten free, and soy free. It’s very allergy friendly.
This recipe is great for the Fourth of July/Independence Day in the United States as it comes out a beautiful red, white, and blue.
These Raw Vegan Beet Juice Pulp Cupcakes are sweet, fluffy, and fruity. Who says raw vegans can’t bring a sweet, colorful, fun treat to the Fourth of July Celebration?
Raw Vegan Beet Juice Pulp Cupcakes
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor
- 1 High Speed Blender
Ingredients
Cupcake Ingredients
- 2 Cups of Dates Roughly
- 1 Cup of Raisins Roughly
- 1 Cup of Walnuts Roughly (Optional) (Can sub with dried mulberries or leave out)
- 3-6 Cups of Beet Pulp Roughly
- 1 Small Thumb of Fresh Ginger
- 3-4 Tablespoons of Maple Syrup
- 1 Tablespoon Ground Flax Seed Optional
- 1 Teaspoon of Vanilla
- 1/2 Cup of Coconut Flakes
Coconut Frosting Ingredients
- 1 Coconut The Water and the Meat
- 4-5 Tablespoons of Maple Syrup to taste
- 1 Teaspoon of Fresh Vanilla
- Fresh Strawberries and Blueberries for topping.
Instructions
- Add all cupcake ingredients to a food processor except coconut flakes and process on high until well combined.
- Once combined, add in 1/2 cup of coconut flakes and process again. Check to see that you get a sticky dough (see video). If it's too mushy, add more coconut flakes.
- Once you get a nice dough, taste test it. Add more maple syrup or agave if need be.
- Take off small chunks and start shaping small cupcakes with your hands. Place then in cupcake liners.
- Once your cupcakes are ready, add all frosting ingredients to a blender except the coconut water. Start slowly with a splash of it and gradually add more if you need to. You should get a nice whipped frosting consistency.
- Put your frosting in the fridge for an hour to firm up some more. Once firm, add it to a piping bag, frost your cupcakes, add fresh berries on top, and enjoy.
Notes
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