MAGIC FRUIT-AND-VEGGIE CUPCAKES

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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 44m

Yield 24 mini cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 18

Nonstick cooking spray (optional)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1 tablespoon soy flour
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1/2 cup bran flakes cereal or old-fashioned oats (or a combination)
1/4 cup ground flax seeds
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1 large egg
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, plus more for topping (optional)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk
3/4 cup grated or finely chopped vegetables (carrots, zucchini and/or spinach)
3/4 cup grated or finely chopped fresh or dried fruit (apples, pears, pineapple and/or raisins)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 24-cup mini muffin pan with paper liners or mist with cooking spray.
  • Whisk the flours, wheat germ, bran flakes, flax seeds, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl; set aside. Beat the egg and brown sugar in a medium bowl with a wooden spoon until smooth. Add the olive oil, vanilla, milk, vegetables and fruit and mix well. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir just until blended.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, filling each cup about three-quarters of the way. Sprinkle the tops with brown sugar, if desired. Bake for 20 to 24 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool on a rack.

Ari
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I can't wait to try these cupcakes!


Ale Jaohare
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These cupcakes are perfect for a party or a special occasion.


RAHMAN MONTASIR
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I love that these cupcakes are made with whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners.


Sharon Edwards
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These cupcakes are a great healthy alternative to traditional cupcakes.


Perly Samonte
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I was pleasantly surprised by how good these cupcakes were. They're not too sweet and the fruit and veggie flavors really shine through.


Yushitha Asanjana
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These cupcakes are a great way to use up leftover fruits and veggies. I always have a few bananas or apples that need to be used up and these cupcakes are a great way to do it.


Malikwajid Malikwajid
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I'm not a huge fan of cupcakes, but these were really good! The fruit and veggie flavors were perfectly balanced and the cupcakes were moist and fluffy.


Jaze
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I love that I can give my kids a sweet treat that's also good for them.


Jay B Rawal
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I was a bit skeptical about these cupcakes at first, but I'm so glad I tried them! They're surprisingly delicious and a great way to sneak some fruits and veggies into my kids' diet.


Abdul Basit Mughal
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These cupcakes were a hit with my family! The kids loved the fun colors and the adults were impressed with how moist and flavorful they were. I'll definitely be making these again.