You guys. I hate to be THAT person, but can it be 2017 already?! I’m not complaining about 2016 whatsoever. 2016 was f*cking awesome. But Halloween, then Thanksgiving, then Christmas and now New Year’s. It’s just a lot to plan for. I feel like I can’t get ahead because there is always some sort of holiday to plan for, grocery shop for, go to the mall for, think for. Like New Year’s. I just don’t want to have to think about what we are doing for New Year’s. It’s too much pressure! So maybe I should just make this cupcakes and call it good. Sound good? Cool. Doing it.
PS – sugar, alcohol, dairy and edible sprinkles are all not strict paleo. Yes, I know that. And yes, I know I’m bending the rules like a mother effer, but sometimes you just gotta do it and celebrate the good things in life. If you don’t want to do that, then don’t make these. Make something else and stop getting your panties in a twist!
So I need your advice. I recently had a lovely reader/listener recommend doing a podcast about my favorite things. Which I LOVE. Because I love sharing sh*t that I’m obsessed with. So I’m going to be talking about my favorite kitchen gadgets/appliances, favorite brands, favorite food, favorite products. Whatever I’m loving right now, I’ll be talking about it on there! But I wanted to know if you guys had any sort of questions or things you would like me to talk about on that episode because I’ll recording it tomorrow! Sorry to be so last minute but you guys always have THE BEST questions!
Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet or are you an adult and don’t do that anymore? I told my CrossFit class last night that their NYE resolution should be to not eat fast food anymore, because they need to start adulting. No one laughed. Everyone was offended. Even though it was a joke, I still think it’s a good resolution and hold true to my statement! Fast food is stupid. These cupcakes aren’t, though. Let’s just be clear here.
As I get older, my resolutions change. When I was younger, they were all around weight loss and working out and eating better, but then I never followed through with them after the first 2 weeks in January. Luckily, I’ve stuck with that type of resolution for over 7 years now so usually I just create some goals that have to do with work and play. For work, I want to create more cooking videos like the one I did here recently. I’m hoping to get one done every 2 weeks or so! Then I want to add more to my travel and decor tab on my website! Which is perfect since I have 3, maybe 4, trips lined up to share with you guys! Which is honestly play, as well. And that’s my other goal, to go on more trips! No point in saying no at this point in my life! So main goal: to always say yes!
What goals or resolutions do you have for 2017?! Share yours below in the comment section!
New Year’s Eve Champagne Cupcakes
- Yield: 10-11 cupcakes 1x
Ingredients
For the cupcakes
- 2 cups almond flour
- ½ cup maple sugar (or coconut sugar – maple sugar just makes the color lighter)
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ¼ cup tapioca flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- ¼ cup ghee
- 1/3 cup champagne
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the frosting
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons champagne
- 1 cup organic powdered sugar, divided
For the garnish (these are totally optional – I couldn’t help myself)
Instructions
For the cupcakes
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a silicone muffin pan with 10-11 paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flours, maple sugar, baking soda and powder, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, ghee, champagne and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Batter should be slightly thick.
- Use an ice cream scoop to scoop the batter into 10 or 11 lined muffin cups. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a cupcake comes out clean. Place cupcakes on a cooling rack to cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting
- Place the softened butter in a stand mixer fitted with the flat beater attachment. Whip on high speed until fluffy, scraping down the sides every minute or so, about 5 to 7 minutes—the longer, the better.
- Add the vanilla extract and champagne and beat for another 2 to 3 minutes, until fully combined.
- Turn the mixer off, add 2 tablespoons of the powdered sugar, and then turn on the mixer and process to combine. Repeat until all the powdered sugar has been added and the frosting is thoroughly whipped. Set aside.
For make the cupcakes
- Place your favorite frosting tip in a bag and add the frosting. Frost each cupcake then top with edible sprinkles on top!
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More New Year’s Eve Treats:
New Year’s Eve Raspberry Cheesecake Bites
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Hello!
So what are you favourite shoes for hiking/bushwalking??
Thanks.
Juli- these look amazing! I’m going to try not to eat all of these in one sitting!
I’m hopeful you will bring up your kitchenaid mixer that you got, and I’d love to hear how much you actually use it. I’m fairly lazy with branching out in the kitchen because I don’t like to clean up more than I have to. It seems like so much work for something I can just do in a bowl, but I don’t actually know anyone that has one (what!!) that can give me a realistic idea.
My New Years resolution is to get a better night time routine down, starting with staying off electronics after a certain time, and actually going to bed to get adequate sleep!
Hi Juli!
Not sure if you have a post on this topic already but favorite Denver everything…restaurants, activities, must see places…my boyfriend got us a trip to Denver for Christmas and I have never been! Would love your input -I am so so excited
Hi Juli – Thanks for all the amazing recipes and blog posts in 2016, you really help keep me motivated with crossfit and healthy eating! My question is: what is your favorite thing about yourself? and what is your favorite quality about your husband/ close friends? often interesting to see how close the 2 answers are! hope you have an amazing NYE, whatever your plans turn out to be!
Hey Juli!
Could you talk about all of your Denver favorites?? Not sure if you already have a post on this, but I’d love to know your favorite restaurants, hikes, things to do, must sees, etc. I am traveling to Denver later this winter for the first time and would love to have your input.
Thanks and happy new year!!
I might be too late to join in on this favorites conversation, but do you have a favorite type of recipe to make? i know you try not to eat sugar, but isnt it the most fun thing ever to make?! Baking and working with chocolate!
Favorite starbucks order?
Favorite teeth whitening product?
Favorite movie(s)?
Favorite genre of books?
Favorite vegetable?
What was your favorite school subject?
Favorite city you’ve visited?
I dunno. any of these would be fun to hear though!
These were amazing and a huge hit with everyone! Even the people who normally won’t try my gluten free/paleo creations, I call that a WIN.
Thank you for posting such awesome recipies and workouts, love them!
yayyyyy!! that’s so so cool!! glad you guys liked them!