Vanilla Protein Cupcakes

 Vanilla Protein Cupcakes (makes 12 Cupcakes)

Ingredients

3/4 Cup coconut flour

1 scoop vanilla whey protein

1 Tsp baking soda

1/4 Tsp salt

3 Eggs

6oz. Plain Greek Yogurt

2 packets of Stevia

1 Tsp Vanilla Extract

Frosting Ingredients

1 stick of butter (room temperature)

1.5 Cups confectioners sugar

1 Tsp Vanilla Extract

Preheat Oven to 350 degrees

Combine dry ingredients; flour, baking soda, salt, stevia packets and protein powder in a medium mixing bowl. Lightly fluff with a fork to combine.

In a small mixing bowl, combine your eggs, Greek yogurt and vanilla extract.

Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture stirring gradually until fully combined with no lumps. You can use a whisk or mixture if you prefer.

Line a cupcake pan with cupcake papers

Scoop the batter into the cupcake papers (in the pan).

Place in over (middle to lower rack) and back for 20-25min until fully cooked. Test with a toothpick. Should come out clean. 

Removed from pan onto a cooling rack and let cool.

To make the frosting:

In a mixing bowl, put butter and vanilla extract and beat on low until smooth. Slowly add in powdered sugar, about half a cup at a time and mix fully. Frosting should appear thick and fluffy. 

Frost the cupcakes once cooled and enjoy! 

Can be stored at room temperature or in the fridge.