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Parsnip Paleo Cupcakes

These are similar to carrot cupcakes, but you know, Primal Parsnip Cupcakes instead. by Marla Starr, updated May 29, 2014 Posted on December 18, 2012

Primal Parsnip Cupcakes
Marla Starr
Marla Starr is the founder of Paleo Porn, co-author of Pigskin Paleo and Owner of Starr Fitness. Marla is a Certified Personal Trainer, 200HR Certified Yoga Instructor, a Certified Barre & SUP/SUP Yoga Instructor offering Personal Training & Small Group Fitness classes both in person and virtually. In addition to all of the above she is also the Executive Producer of Minimalism. Please enjoy all the recipes in the Paleo Porn recipe archives!

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Cook. Eat Parsnip Paleo Cupcakes. Be Happy.

Parsnip Paleo Cupcakes

These are kind of like carrot cupcakes, but you know, with parsnips instead.

Parsnip Paleo Cupcakes

And they’re Vegetarian and Paleo (if you do the cheese thing), which is why they’re Parsnip Primal Cupcakes not Parsnip Paleo Cupcakes.

Parsnip Paleo Cupcakes

I made these for dessert for a dinner party with friends and they went over amazingly with the non-Paleo crowd, even the little one couldn’t get enough. :)

Primal Parsnip Cupcakes

Parsnip Paleo Cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon coconut flour
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup mixture of raw sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and pepitas
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup, grade B
  • 2 organic eggs
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups parsnips, shredded
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons grassfed butter, brought to room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons raw honey

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a medium size bowl combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and salt.
  3. In a large bowl whisk together maple syrup, eggs, oil, vanilla and parsnips.
  4. Combine dry and wet ingredients.
  5. Line a standard muffin tin with parchment paper liners and pour batter into cups.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  8. In a large bowl, with a mixer, beat the cream cheese, butter and honey until combined.
  9. Spread the frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
  10. Serve or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  11. Enjoy! :)

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