Faux Vitatops

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CuteAndCurvy83
CuteAndCurvy83 Posts: 570 Member
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So I was super duper excited to see vita tops were on sale B1G1 Free at publix today, But even a B1G1 $5 For 8 cookie/muffin/cake things is a bit expensive to me. And If I REALLY Liked them, then what? $5 for 4 When they aren't on sale?!? That just won't do. Enter my creative side.

1 Box Jiffy Chocolate Muffin Mix
Seltzer Water
1/4 C Egg Substitute
4 tbs Chocolate Chips (semi sweet)

I Didn't measure out the seltzer water, but just use enough that when combined with the muffin mix and the egg sub it has a cake batter consistency Fill cupcake tins about half way with mixture and sprinkle with chocolate chips.

I got 12 muffins out of this and it only cost me about $5 (with seltzer,egg sub, and chocolate chips all left over!) So Chances are I made 12 faux vita tops for less then $2..Will def be trying this with the diff jiffy flavors.


*I forgot to add that these are only about 100 Calories each. (same as vitatops!)

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  • FaithandFitness
    FaithandFitness Posts: 653 Member
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    awesome, this is a keeper recipe for sure
  • waverly9876
    waverly9876 Posts: 605 Member
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    If you sign up for www.vitalicious.com, then they send out coupons. You can also get them online at their website, or on Amazon. Your recipe sounds good tho.
  • HMKan
    HMKan Posts: 472 Member
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    Thanks. Do you know if it has the same nutrition values? The fiber, vitamins and protein?

    Way to be creative!
  • jackiemomx2
    jackiemomx2 Posts: 47 Member
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    The cost of Vitatops has kept me from trying them. Def going to try out your recipe instead! Thanks!
  • yojibalinese
    yojibalinese Posts: 38
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    That's really not bad, 12 for 100 cal each exactly! How do they taste in comparison though?
  • ajh2011
    ajh2011 Posts: 89 Member
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    Thanks for the recipe! I will definitely have to try this. The cost has also prevented me from trying them even though I have heard they are good. But they were out of the chocolate at Publix this weekend so didn't get them.
  • CuteAndCurvy83
    CuteAndCurvy83 Posts: 570 Member
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    Not sure of the nutrition values as far as fiber and everything.I image that really depends on the muffin mixed used. here is the info for the brand I used : http://www.jiffymix.com/product.php/18/Chocolate_Muffin_Mix
  • CuteAndCurvy83
    CuteAndCurvy83 Posts: 570 Member
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    yojibalinese, I've never tried the vitatops, but the ones I made were very moist and yummy, I wrapped them up individually in small baggies and froze them, so when I want one I can just pop it in the microwave for a few seconds and have warm chocolate goodness.
  • Kirstie_C26
    Kirstie_C26 Posts: 490 Member
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    bump :) il have to try this, wot wud be a sub for some ingredients as i live in the UK?

    thanx
  • MrDave
    MrDave Posts: 6
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    You can also try Vitalicious's VitaMuffin Mixes. They are just $6.25 per pack and each makes a dozen VitaTops. Unlike some copycat recipes, each one of these homemade VitaTops will be 100 calories with 4g of protein, 8g of fiber and packed with vitamins and minerals.

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