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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Peppermint Frosting


Ingredients

Cupcakes

  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 tbsp coconut milk
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup xylitol
  • Pinch pure powdered stevia
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp red food coloring (use less if using a gel food color)
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened Dutched cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • ½ cup cream cheese
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp erythritol
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • ¼ tsp peppermint extract
  • 4 sugar-free starlight mints (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a muffin tin with paper cups or use a silicone mold.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the coconut milk, butter, xylitol, stevia, vanilla and red food coloring.
  3. In a separate bowl whisk together the coconut flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Add the egg mixture and whisk to fully incorporate the dry ingredients.
  4. Divide into the muffin cups, place in the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until fully set in the center. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan and finish cooling on a wire rack.
  5. Make Cream Cheese Frosting: Powder the erythritol and set it aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer or with an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the butter and beat for 1 minute. Add the erythritol, vanilla and peppermint extract beating until incorporated into a smooth frosting; about 1 minute. Frost cupcakes and top with crushed mints (optional).

Net Carbs : 2.3
sugarOH : 12

Vanilla Bean Chocolate Filled Cupcakes

Ingredients

Cupcakes

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 6 large eggs
  • 4 tbsp xylitol
  • 3 tbsp erythritol
  • Pinch pure powdered stevia
  • 2 tsp vanilla (or 1 vanilla bean, scraped)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ cup coconut flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a muffin tin with thirty-six paper liners and spray with oil. Set aside. Alternatively, make 12 regular sized cupcakes.
  2. In a small bowl whisk together the butter, eggs, xylitol, erythritol, stevia, vanilla, and lemon juice.
  3. Combine the coconut flour with the baking powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt, mix thoroughly with a whisk and then add to the egg mixture, whisking until there are no lumps.
  4. Using a tablespoon measure, place one tablespoon batter into each muffin liner and repeat filling all 40 liners. Bake for 15 minutes until firm in the center. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
  5. Filling: Powder the erythritol and xylitol in a blender; place into a small bowl. Add the butter and palm shortening. Using an electric mixer, beat together until light and fluffy. Add the coconut milk, vanilla, salt and essential oil blending until fully incorporated.
  6. Place filling in a piping bag fitted with a tip that is about 3mm wide at the tip (use a 5mm wide tip for regular sized cupcakes, it will make 12 regular cupcakes). Poke tip into the top center of the cupcake and push it about ½-inch down. Pipe filling into cooled cupcakes until it becomes difficult to pipe or the cupcake begins to puff or crack at the top. Repeat for all cupcakes.
  7. Frosting: Melt the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl at 30 second intervals; stirring in between until melted; set aside. Powder the erythritol and xylitol in a blender; set aside. In a small bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sweeteners with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the cocoa power, beat another minute then add the cinnamon, vanilla and salt. Add the melted chocolate beating until smooth, thick and fluffy. If the frosting is too warm place it into the freezer for a minute or so and then whip until thick.
  8. Fill a piping bag with the frosting and frost the cupcakes. Cupcakes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week in an air tight container. Serve at room temperature. Makes 36 mini cupcakes or 12 regular sized cupcakes.

Mini Chocolate Cherry Muffins

Ingredients

  • 10 small fresh or frozen cherries
  • 40 sugar-free chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1 Tbsp xylitol
  • 2 tsp erythritol
  • 1 pinch pure powdered stevia
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • ⅛ tsp baking soda
  • ⅛ tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tbsp coconut milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a mini muffin tin with 10 paper cups or use a silicone mold. Place a cherry in the center of each cup. Set aside.
  2. Place the chocolate chips in a blender and pulse a few times until they are finely chopped; place in a bowl and set aside. In the same blender, powder the xylitol and erythritol and place in a small bowl with the coconut flour, stevia, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Blend with a whisk then set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl whisk the eggs, butter, coconut oil, coconut milk and vanilla until uniform. Add the dry coconut flour mixture and blend into a medium thick batter. Fold in the chopped chocolate chips.
  4. Divide batter into the muffin cups covering each cherry fully and bake for 11-13 minutes until the centers spring back when pressed. Remove from oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before moving to a cooling rack. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to one month. Serve at room temperature or warmed slightly in a microwave. Each muffin is one serving

Lemon Chiffon Coconut Cake

Ingredients

  • 14 large egg whites
  • ½ tsp cream of tartar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 7 egg yolks
  • ⅓ cup xylitol
  • 3 tbsp erythritol
  • Pinch pure powdered stevia
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup coconut flour, sifted
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare 3 mini Bundt pans or one large Bundt pan with oil. Set aside.

2. Combine the egg whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl. Use a handheld or standing mixer to beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Set aside.

3. In a medium bowl whisk together the melted butter, coconut milk, egg yolks, sweeteners, lemon zest, vanilla and salt. Once fully combined add the coconut flour and baking powder. Blend quickly (the longer it sits the more likely it will become very thick).

4. Add ⅓ of the egg whites to the coconut mixture and stir to combine. Gently add another ⅓ of the eggs to the mixture and using a spatula fold into the batter. Repeat for the remaining egg whites. Do not overmix, try to keep as much air in the batter as possible.

5. Fill each pan then bake for 40-45 minutes until fully set, golden on top and it begins to pull away from the sides of the pan. Allow to cool for 15 minutes then invert and continue to cool. The cakes should fall from the pan but some gentle nudging may be necessary. NOTE: a large Bundt pan will require 65-75 minutes to completely bake.

Net Carbs : 3.1g
SugarOH: 8.3g

Chocolate Candy Cane Cupcakes

Ingredients

Cupcakes

  • 3 eggs
  • 3 Tbsp coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup erythritol
  • Pinch of Stevia
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 3 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 2 Tbsp Dutch process cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp  cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Frosting

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup erythritol, powder 1st
  • 1/4 cup xylitol, powder 1st
  • Pinc of pure powdered Stevia
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 Tbsp coconut milk
  • Pinch of salt or to taste
  • 10 sugar free starlight mints

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a muffin tin with 6 paper liners. Set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the coconut milk, erythritol, stevia, vanilla, and melted coconut oil. Set aside.

3. In a small bowl whisk together the coconut flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Add to egg mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.

4. Divide into baking cups and bake for 15-18 minutes or until fully set in the center. Remove from oven and cool in the pan on a wire rack.

5. Make Frosting: Powder the xylitol and erythritol in a blender until very fine, then measure and add to a bowl with the butter beating with an electric mixer for several minutes until creamy and the sweeteners are no longer grainy.

6. Add the coconut milk and vanilla beating until smooth and well combined. Add additional coconut milk if a lighter consistency is desired. Adjust for sweetness by adding a pinch of stevia if desired. Also a drop of peppermint essential oil can be used to flavor the frosting. Frost the cupcakes using a piping bag or by hand. Crush the mints in a plastic bag and pour into a bowl. Dip the cupcakes frosting side down into the crushed mints or sprinkle them on top.

Net Carbs: 2.8g
SugarOH: 24g

Chia Minute Muffin

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp vanilla (optional)
  • 1 tsp xylitol
  • 2 tbsp chia meal
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened protein powder
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ⅛ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Whisk the egg, coconut milk, olive oil, vanilla and xylitol in a microwave safe coffee cup.
  2. Add the chia meal (blend 2 tbsp seeds in a blender to make the meal), protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder and salt. Stir until fully blended and thick.
  3. Microwave for 1 minute. You will see the muffin rise to the top of the mug but it will collapse towards the end and stay below the rim. Remove from the mug by tapping upside onto a plate. Sometimes it may stick so use a knife to gently go around the outside edges of the muffin where it may be sticking to the mug.
  4. Slice and enjoy immediately. Delicious with a tablespoon of unsweetened jam, cream cheese or both!

Net Carbs : 1.7g
SugarOH: 4g

Strawberry-Orange Muffins

Ingredients

  • 4 oz strawberries
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 3 eggs
  • ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp erythritol
  • 2 tbsp xylitol
  • Pinch pure powdered stevia
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ tbsp orange zest
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a muffin pan with 8 paper liners. Set aside. Finely chop the strawberries and set aside.
  2. Whisk together the oil, eggs, Greek yogurt, erythritol, xylitol, stevia, vanilla and orange zest .
  3. In a separate bowl combine the almond meal, coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and blend until fully combined. Fill muffin cups and bake for 25-30 minutes until set in the center and golden on the tops. Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan and then cool completely on a wire rack. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for one week or in the freezer for up to one month.

Net Carbs: 3.7g
SugarOH: 7.5g

Pumpkin Flan

Ingredients

Pumpkin Flan

  • 6 large eggs
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 13.5 oz canned coconut milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup xylitol
  • ¼ cup erythritol
  • 1 pinch pure powdered stevia
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ginger
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp cloves

Caramel Sauce

  • ¼ cup xylitol
  • ½ tsp maple extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Combine all ingredients except for the eggs in a heavy bottomed sauce pan, stirring continuously bring to almost a boil and watch for bubbles on the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Whisk together the eggs and egg yolks; while whisking slowly add half of the heated mixture. Once half has been added add the rest and whisk to combine. Pour into a one quart mold and place in a deep pan such as a cake or brownie pan. Fill the pan carefully with hot water so that the water level comes up about ½-way up the mold. Place the pan with the filled mold(s) in the
  3. oven and bake for 45 minutes. Check every 10 minutes after that; it should barely move in the center when gently shaken. Cool to room temperature and then place in the refrigerator overnight.
  4. Make caramel sauce just before serving by placing the xylitol in a heavy bottomed sauce pan. Heat until it boils and begins to smoke (the smoke can be startling but is not harmful), remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly. Once cooled about 10 minutes add the maple extract, stir to combine then pour over unmolded flan.
  5. To remove flan from the mold(s), rewarm by soaking the bottom of the mold in hot water for several minutes then invert onto a serving platter. Serve topped with caramel sauce.