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    Home » Cupcakes » Healthy Cupcakes Recipe

    Healthy Cupcakes Recipe

    June 1, 2021 by Liz @ Tasty Treats & Eats Leave a Comment

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    Have a delicious treat without the guilt with these Healthy Cupcakes. These Healthy Cupcakes are light, fluffy, and made with coconut sugar for a healthy alternative. Top it with your favorite cupcake frosting, coconut flakes, and enjoy!

    healthy cupcakes with frosting

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    In this cupcake recipe, I used coconut sugar instead of cane sugar as it can help lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels. It's a natural sweetener that's great for vegan diets because it is plant-based and minimally processed. This healthy cupcake recipe actually turned out delicious and has a hint of vanilla and caramel.

    I try to squeeze in healthy alternatives in my dessert recipes whenever I can.

    How to Make Healthy Cupcakes

    healthy cupcakes ingredients

    Prep - Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and then line a muffin pan with your preferred cupcake liners.

    how to make healthy cupcakes

    Cream butter and sugar - Cream together the softened butter and coconut sugar until smooth and creamy. Don’t worry if it looks a little creamy, the coconut sugar tends to be more granulated than regular cane sugar.

    Create cupcake batter - Add eggs and whisk until the eggs are well incorporated into the mixture. Add the vanilla and half of the whole milk and mix again.

    how to make healthy cupcakes

    Combine dry ingredients - Mix together the baking powder, salt, and flour, then add half of the dry ingredients into your wet ingredient mixture.

    how to make healthy cupcakes

    Mix until right consistency - Add the remaining milk and flour mix and whisk until fully incorporated.

    how to make healthy cupcakes

    Bake - Fill up the cupcake liners and bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick can be removed from each cupcake cleanly.

    healthy cupcakes with frosting

    Serve - Top with your favorite cupcake frosting, coconut flakes, and enjoy!

    Common Questions About Healthy Cupcakes

    What are the benefits of coconut sugar?

    Coconut sugar is actually a lot better for you than cane sugar. Studies have shown that coconut sugar helps lower your cholesterol and it only contains 75% sucrose, while white sugar is pure sucrose.

    What makes cupcakes light and fluffy?

    It is important to avoid overmixing your batter. Doing so can cause the final product to be overly chewy. For a light and fluffy cupcake, gently mix your batter and allow it to rest for five minutes in the fridge before transferring the batter to the cupcake liners.

    How long do these cupcakes last?

    These cupcakes will last about five days in an airtight container. Be sure to avoid storing your cupcakes in the fridge, as this will cause the cupcakes to dry out and become denser.

    Other Delicious Cupcake Recipes:

    If you love cupcakes, you have to try these other delicious cupcake recipes:

    • Rainbow Cupcakes
    • Easy Vanilla Cupcakes
    • Oreo Cupcakes
    • Red Velvet Cupcakes
    • The Best Yogurt Cupcakes
    • Lemon Cupcake Cones

    Healthy Cupcakes with Coconut Sugar

    Have a delicious treat without the guilt with these Healthy Cupcakes. These Healthy Cupcakes are light, fluffy, and made with coconut sugar for a healthy alternative. Top it with your favorite cupcake frosting, coconut flakes, and enjoy!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: coconut sugar cupcakes, healthy cupcakes, healthy cupcakes recipes, healthy vanilla cupcakes, low calorie cupcakes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 cupcakes
    Calories: 123kcal

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup coconut sugar
    • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1 cup white flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup whole milk

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and then line a muffin pan with your preferred cupcake liners.
    • Cream together the softened butter and coconut sugar until smooth and creamy. Don’t worry if it looks a little creamy, the coconut sugar tends to be more granulated than regular cane sugar.
    • Add eggs and whisk until the eggs are well incorporated into the mixture. Add the vanilla and half of the whole milk and mix again.
    • Mix together the baking powder, salt, and flour, then add half of the dry ingredients into your wet ingredient mixture.
    • Add the remaining milk and flour mix and whisk until fully incorporated.
    • Fill up the cupcake liners and bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick can be removed from each cupcake cleanly.
    • Top with your favorite cupcake frosting, coconut flakes, and enjoy!

    Notes

    These cupcakes will last about five days in an airtight container. Be sure to avoid storing your cupcakes in the fridge, as this will cause the cupcakes to dry out and become denser.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
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