I just made these and I can’t believe how good they are. I modified the Choc-ful Cupcakes recipe in The Sneaky Chef cookbook. DELICIOUS!!! and fairly healthy. Next time, I’m going to take out the sugar and substitute 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce to make this even healthier. Also, 1/4 cup of oatmeal or oat bran could probably be added for more fiber. This is a great recipe to trick kids into eating something good for them.
4 tbs. unsalted butter, melted
1 egg
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
1 banana, beaten with a fork
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup wheat germ
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 – 1/2 tsp cinnamon
In a large bowl, add butter, egg, vanilla, and sugar. Mix well. In a separate bowl, add all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, baking powder, cinnamon. Mix well and add to the large bowl containing the butter and sugar mixture. Mix well and spoon into cupcake pan.
Makes 12 cupcakes or 24 mini cupcakes.
You can frosten or glaze these with the recipe of your choice. They are so good, you probably don’t even really need to frosten them.
Health Benefits:
Eggs: are a great source of protein, choline, Vitamin D. They are good for the eyes as they lower the risk of developing cataracts.
Whole wheat flour: Whole grains are useful for lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of cancer.
Wheat germ: is a great source of Vitamin E. It helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure and is a great source of fiber. Tip: I always add a scoopful when I make tuna fish.
Cinnamon: is a great spice to add in place of salt and sugar. It is thought to help lower blood sugar. It is a good source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium.
Bananas: are a superfood. I eat 1/4 banana everyday. They are full of sugar and high glycemic, so watch your portion size if you have blood sugar problems, as I do. Bananas are also full of potassium, good source of fiber, help with diarrhea and improve mood.