Raw Pumpkin Cupcakes

Happy Thanksgiving~!!

Yesterday, I experimented to make a "raw" version of "pumpkin cupcakes," and it was a success!

Here is the recipe:

(First, prepare a Food Processor, Electric Hand Mixer, Mixing Bowl, Mini-Cupcake Pan, Mini-Cupcake Liners and a ziplock bag among other standard cooking gear.)


INCGREDIENTS

(for Pie Crust)

1.5 Cup raw almonds
1 Cup Dates
A bit of coconut oil
A sprinkle of pumpkin spice, nutmeg or cinnamon

(for Frosting)

1 Small "pie pumpkin"
1 Can of chilled coconut milk (Don't use the "lite" because it won't whip. Details in (1) of DIRECTION below)
A sprinkle of coconut flakes (Adjust amount to your liking)
A couple of spoonful of Kuzu Root Powder
A sprinkle of pumpkin spice, nutmeg or cinnamon


DIRECTION

1) Preparation starts the day before with a can of coconut milk. Turn the can upside down and place it in the refrigerator overnight. Put it in the freezer for an hour or so before using.

2) Mix the "Pie Crust" ingredients in a food processor until they are moldable.

3) Put the above mixed ingredients into mini-cupcake liners that are placed in the mini-cupcake pans. PRESS THEM HARD into the molds.

4) Cut the pie pumpkin into small pieces, steam them and peel off the skin.

5) Mix the steamed pumpkin in the food processor.

6) Take the can of chilled coconut milk out of the fridge/freezer, and open the can from the TOP. The solid coconut milk is now on top and the coconut oil is on the bottom. (Can use the coconut oil in smoothies!) Take the coconut milk out, and whip it with the electric hand mixer in a mixing bowl.

7) Add the blended pumpkin to the mixing bowl in (6)

8) Add the coconut flakes and kudzu root powder* to the whipped coconut milk in (6). Creamy frosting is now made! (*Kuzu powder helps keep the frosting in good shape)

9) Pour the above (8) frosting in a ziplock bag, cut a small hole on one corner (You can get an "icing tip" for pretty-looking frosting!)

10) Place the cupcake pie crusts on the serving plate. Pour the frosting on top. sprinkle some coconut flakes and nutmeg (or cinnamon / pumpkin spice), and serve! :)))

Have a warm, peaceful and healthy Thanksgiving!  Prayers <3