Dessert: Lime-Coconut Cupcakes

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Agave

Health benefits of Lime-Coconut Cupcakes

Agave, a sweetener derived from the core of the agave plant, is frequently highlighted in nutritional discussions due to its notably low glycemic index (GI) rating. With a GI score of just 17, it stands out from many other natural sweeteners and sugars that often have higher GI values. For those unfamiliar with the term, the glycemic index is a measure that ranks foods based on how significantly they raise blood glucose (sugar) levels after consumption. Foods with a lower GI value are absorbed more slowly and cause a more gradual rise in blood sugar levels, which is particularly crucial for individuals managing conditions like PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome).

Ingredients

3/4 cup sifted coconut flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
6 large eggs
3/4 cup light agave nectar
1/2 cup coconut oil
3 tablespoons whole milk or almond milk
1 tablespoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the Cupcakes Preheat the oven to 350º. In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, baking powder, and salt until blended. Whisk in the eggs, agave nectar, oil, milk and vanilla until completely blended and smooth.
Make the Cupcakes Divide the batter equally between lined muffin cups and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer the baking tin to a wire rack and let the cupcakes cool for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the cupcakes from the tin and place on the wire rack to cool completely.
Meanwhile, Make the Frosting In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, beat together the butter, confectioners’ sugar, milk, lime juice, one teaspoon of zest, vanilla and salt until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Frost the cupcakes, garnish with the remaining lime zest and shredded coconut, and serve or store in an airtight container for up to two days.

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