Cupcakes for breakfast? Why the heck not? They are muffin siblings anyway, so go ahead and enjoy this easy "breakfast cupcake." The coconut flour in this recipe really adds a wonderful flavor and consistency to the cake. Its muffin-like texture screams for a cup of Joe! Top it off with vanilla frosting, grab your coffee cup, and pull up a chair!

Coconut Pumpkin Breakfast Cupcakes

Author: Asian Caucasian
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Total Time: 55 min
Yield: 12 1x
Category: Sweets
Method: Oven
Cuisine: Asian Fusion

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Ingredients

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¾ cup coconut flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
½ cup organic pumpkin puree
5 eggs
½ cup coconut oil, melted
½ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup coconut milk
Vanilla frosting (optional )
Toasted coconut flakes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pan with cupcake liners. In a small bowl, mix dry ingredients together and set aside. In a medium bowl, beat eggs and mix in melted coconut oil, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, coconut milk and vanilla extract. Add dry ingredients. Mix well. Scoop batter into cupcake liners filling each ¾ way full. Bake 25 minutes, or until muffins are firm and golden brown. Let muffins cool. Top with vanilla frosting if desired, and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes.

Notes

Coconut flour and organic pumpkin puree can be found at select grocery stores like Trader Joe's and Whole Foods.

Adapted from: Coconut Mama

Nutrition

Serving Size: Cupcake
Calories: 351
Sugar: 34.1 g
Sodium: 208.6 mg
Fat: 19.2 g
Carbohydrates: 40.8 g
Protein: 4.4 g
Cholesterol: 77.5 mg

Keywords: Breakfast Cupcakes, Coconut Pumpkin Cupcakes, Pumpkin Cupcakes

Coconut Pumpkin Breakfast Cupcakes