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!
More New Year’s Eve Treats:
New Year’s Eve Raspberry Cheesecake Bites
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Favorite breakfast? Favorite lunch? Dinner (other than salmon and greens)? Favorite treat?
Gotta know all the food favorites, of course.
One of my fave podcasters does a “what Im loving THIS MONTH”- which may be easier to tackle
Hi Juli! How is your microblading turning out long term? I just got my eyebrows done two days ago (still in the clown stage). I hope they fade a bit but so far I think I will love them. 😀 For the podcast – I’d love to know about any favorite recipes of yours that freeze really well (single girl here – sometimes its nice to save for later).
Juli-
I know you are very organized, I would love to see your closet. My closet is always a disaster and my workout clothes always seem to have exploded but yet I can’t help but buy more.
My new years resolution is to CHILL OUT. The crap I worry about-is stupid after the fact. Oh and I really should floss more often but I am lazy!
PS- I love Jackson, I think he needs to be in all your pictures moving forward. Be it with food in them or not. Maybe put him on the bench under your counter and have his little ears poke over the counter edge. LOL.
Juli!
You should plan a retreat this year or a couple of smaller gatherings! Also, you should come to Canada haha! I am making it my goal this year to grow my online business to the point where I can quit my job and also have the freedom to just say yes to things, and I would LOVE to finally go on a retreat or something similar as I have NEVER thought I could. ESPECIALLY if it was to hang out with a bunch of cool, real people that I can actually relate to.
Have a great New Years!!
PS. I love the “favorites” idea for your podcast. Can’t wait to tune in!
i totally need to do more gatherings! i did costa rica last year but smaller ones would be so fun!
Yeah! So glad you are doing this ????????????. What are a few of your favourite recipes you’ve created? Or always turn to because they are so delish? Fav cookware? Fave crossfit moves/workouts , fav travel carry on luggage…. I could go on and on. You rock!
These look amazing. I’ve been waiting for the recipe for these since the first teaser picture. They are just so damn beautiful!
I know you’ve shared a lot of your favorite make up, and cooking brands in the past so I’m trying to think of things you haven’t talked about. Here goes!
1. What is your favorite non paleo treat? Or do you not have those cravings anymore?
2. I know you love sushi, so do I. What is your absolute favorite roll, if you had to pick.
3. Favorite work out move?
4. Favorite restaurant, anywhere you’ve ever been?
5. What is Jackson’s favorite treats?
Thank you!
Love you and your recipes! One question do you think the frosting can still be made if I only have a hand mixer? I have a food processor to, not sure if that’d work.
Thanks!
i’ve never made frosting in a food processor, honestly. but a hand mixer would work!
Hi Juli, 🙂
Yesterday I was catching up on your recent podcasts (love them, btw) and am wondering when you first started your journey, what you *said to yourself* to stay motivated to get shit done, as well as, get your ass to the gym. Strategy other than your to-do list? Especially on days where you just can’t adult. You seem to get it done anyway. It’s always a struggle for me and I procrastinate too much. Trying to move forward in 2017 with my wine biz. Maybe I need a fire under my ass!! LOL Thanks! Hugs!
Michelle
P.S. Jackson is such a cutie-patootie!!
i think it’s all about loving what you do. when it comes to working out, i absolutely love my gym, love the people, and love the workouts. so when i don’t want to go, it’s still pretty easy to get there because i know it’s going to be a good experience every time. and work is the same way. i love it, but i also know that i am my own main source of income. so if i don’t work as hard, i don’t get paid as well. which is what keeps me motivated. i want to provide for myself and my family, which is what keeps me going every day, even when i don’t want to adult. i hope that helps!
Will sunflower seed flour work in place of the almond flour for these?
i’ve never used sunflower seed flour so i have no idea