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We all have a sweet tooth. Sweet treats after all can add zest to lunch or dinner. One of the most popular desserts is the cupcake. This classic favorite treat comes in a variety of flavours – the good old corn, delightful blueberry, tasty cheese, and even chocolate chip muffins.
But the sweetness of cupcakes also has a downside. Too much sweets and calories can be bad for the health. Well, there’s no reason to avoid cupcakes despite that because there are healthy ingredients you can use for this treat.
Here are some tips on how you can make healthier cupcakes:
- Reduce the sugar in your cupcake. The first thing that you have to do to make healthier cupcakes is to reduce the amount of sugar. You can actually lose as much as fifty percent of calories by shaving off one tablespoon of sugar in your recipe. If you really can’t afford to lessen the sugar, you also have the option to add artificial sweeteners as a replacement in order to get rid of those extra calories in your cupcake.
- Substitute high calorie ingredients. Aside from reducing sugar, you also have to substitute high calorie ingredients for your cupcake. For instance, when you bake, use fat-free ingredients such as fat-free sour cream, light cream cheese, low-sugar syrup, etc. The fat-free and low-sugar versions will help you reduce those extra servings of calories. Not only that, you will also reduce saturated fat on your recipe.
- Use whole wheat flour. Instead of using white flour for your cupcake, replace half of it with whole wheat flour. Did you know that one fourth cup of whole wheat flour contains more fiber and phytochemicals? This is good for the body because whole wheat flour helps slow down digestion.
- Add some citrus. If you want to boost the flavour of your cupcakes, you can opt to add some citrus on your batter. The citrus’s outermost layer contains a zesty flavour which is a convenient way to improve the flavour of your batter and dough minus the extra calories.
- Use non-stick pans. Finally, by using non-stick pans you can help reduce the use of high calorie ingredients. All you have to do is spray some canola oil on your non-stick pan or bake ware so that you will no longer have to use a lot of fat. Your cupcake will turn into golden brown and the best part is they won’t stick.
Turning high calorie cupcakes into a healthy dessert is possible. Just follow these simple tips and enjoy your sweet treat without worrying about your health.
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Donna is a Content Creator, Marketer, Brand Ambassador, Social Media Consultant, former teacher, wife, and proud mom. Blog by Donna encompasses all that… she writes about family life and being a woman while weaving in articles about the brands and products she and her family love.