Banana Caramel Cupcakes (+a recipe)

Yo. I made some boooooooomb cupcakes this week.
Like seriously very very delicious.
We're talkin' Banana+Caramel+Toasted Almonds delicious.

You're excited right?
Don't worry, I took notes :)
I've got recipes for you.
Quick disclaimer: These are not healthy treats.
Sometimes I like to make healthy desserts that I can feel really good about serving my family and friends.
Aaaaaaaaand sometimes I like to eat sugary, buttery goodness. Lots of it.
When I'm in that mood I usually like to bring others down with me :)
These babies are totally indulgent, so you may want to save them for a special occasion,
but dang they're good!

   

Banana Cupcakes:

(Inspired by Annie's Eats) 

• 3/4 c sorghum flour
• 3/4 c tapioca flour
• 1/2 c coconut flour
• 1 c organic fair trade sugar
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp xanthan gum
• 1 c plain soy milk (or any kind you want... just unsweetened)
• 3/4-1 c water
• 3 TB oil 
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 3/4 c smashed bananas (about 2 medium)
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Whisk together dry ingredients.
• Add in everything else and mix!
• Scoop into cupcake liners.
• Bake for 20 (ish) minutes.
• (They should be slightly brown on top and spring back when touched.)
• Cool on a cooling rack and then store in air tight container. 

Vegan Caramel Sauce:

• 1 stick Earth Balance vegan butter
• 1/2 c plain soy milk
• 1 TB arrowroot starch
• 1 c brown sugar
• Whisk together milk & arrowroot in a small bowl.
• Add all ingredients to a small saucepan. 
• Bring to boil over med-high heat (stirring constantly).
• Once it boils, turn heat down to med-low.
• Boil & stir for 8 minutes until caramel thickens. 
• Let cool for a bit in the pan and then transfer to a sealable container and store in the fridge.

Caramel Buttercream Frosting:

• 1 stick Earth Balance vegan butter
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3-4 TB plain soy milk 
• 3 1/2 c powdered sugar
• dash of salt
• 1/4 cup caramel sauce 

• Cream butter.
• Add vanilla, 3 TB soy milk, salt.
• Slowly add powedered sugar until fluffy.
• Fold in the caramel sauce.
• Yuuuuum.

Enjoy, my friends! 

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