HELP! Need a Low Cal cupcake recipe

husker_gal

So I'm doing my branch's ice breaker activity on Monday and I am doing something with cupcakes...anyway...I need all your recipes for lower calorie but still super yummy cupcakes!

lynzt16

try-- skinnytaste.com

they have some really good low cal/low fat recipes

i tried the pineapple bliss cupcakes...really good but mine crumbled a little--may have to add some extra water.

kellyneff

I make angel food cupcakes top with fat free kool whip and low fat jello pudding mix instead of icing! add strawberries
or pineapples on top for color!

carol7323

Look up Citrus Cupcakes on Prevention.com from the Flat Belly Diet. I can't remember the calorie count. But I can attest to the fact that the recipes for the Flat Belly Diet are delicious.

http://baking.food.com/recipe/flat-belly-diet-lemon-cupcakes-with-citrus-icing-321415

Claudia007

Try Angel food cake mix and add 1 can crushed pineapples. Do not add anything else the box calls for. Top with FF cool whip. These are SOO yummy and low cal!

ChRiStA_1983

Look up "Curtis Stone's Red Velvet Cupcakes".......I've never made them, but they have received RAVE reviews!

eeeekie

http://www.hungry-girl.com/newsletters/raw/989


her red velvet cake is good too...super moist



Also try the Prevention Mag website...I saw them on Today the other day and their stuff looks delicious

http://search.prevention.com/vignette/pvn/search.jsp?requiredfields=pv_srch:1&getfields=description.articletitle.title.pv_type.question&proxystylesheet=pv_frontend&access=p&output=xml_no_dtd&ie=UTF-8&lr=lang_en&client=pv_frontend&site=pv_prod&num=20&filter=0&q=cupcakes

susanliber

I was going to say use Angel Food Cake....make it chocolate angel food and just dust with powdered sugar.

marindak

bumppppppp

Claudia007

Took these right off the Hungry Girl site. These are NOT my reviews, I just copied and pasted





Yellow Cake Mix + No-Sugar-Added Applesauce


PER SERVING (1 piece, 1/12th of cake): 179 calories, 3.25g fat, 299mg sodium, 36g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 21.5g sugars, 1.5g protein -- POINTS® value 4*

Ingredients:
One 18.25-oz. box moist-style cake mix
1 cup no-sugar-added applesauce

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.



Combine ingredients in a large bowl and add 1 cup water. Whisk thoroughly and transfer to a baking pan sprayed with nonstick spray; bake in the oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. (Refer to cake-mix box for pan size and approximate bake time.)

MAKES 12 SERVINGS
Best Flavor: Yellow cake mix. It goes perfectly with the fruity taste of the sauce.
The Texture: VERY moist and fluffy. A+!
The Taste: AMAZING!!!! Sweet and slightly apple-y. Two YUMS





Cake Mix + Diet Soda



PER SERVING (1 piece, 1/12th of cake): 171 calories, 3.25g fat, 301mg sodium, 34g carbs, <0.5g fiber, 19g sugars, 1.5g protein -- POINTS® value 4*

Ingredients:
One 18.25-oz. box moist-style cake mix
One 12-oz. can diet soda

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk thoroughly and transfer to a baking pan sprayed with nonstick spray; bake in the oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. (Refer to cake-mix box for pan size and approximate bake time.)

MAKES 12 SERVINGS

Best Flavor Combo: Yellow cake mix + diet cream soda. Runners-up include lemon cake mix + diet lemon-lime soda and devil's food cake mix + diet cherry cola.

The Texture: Moist and light.

The Taste: Pretty darn impressive! However, if you're sensitive to the sweetener in diet soda, you may notice a slight aftertaste... especially if you use cola of any kind.













Cake Mix + Canned Pure Pumpkin



PER SERVING (1 piece, 1/12th of cake): 183 calories, 3.5g fat, 301mg sodium, 37g carbs, 1.25g fiber, 20.5g sugars, 2g protein -- POINTS® value 4*

Ingredients:
One 18.25-oz. box moist-style cake mix
One 15-oz. can pure pumpkin

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Combine ingredients in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly -- batter will be VERY thick -- and transfer to a baking pan sprayed with nonstick spray; bake in the oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. (Refer to cake-mix box for pan size and approximate bake time.)

MAKES 12 SERVINGS

Best Flavor: Devil's food cake mix is CLEARLY a classic choice. (Hello?! Yum Yum Brownie Muffins!) But spice cake mix... WOW. Yellow and white cake mixes, sadly, do not work as well.

The Texture: Thick and dense in the BEST possible way. Brownie-like, in the case of the devil's food; the spice cake reminded us of pumpkin bread!

The Taste: No one would ever guess this is guilt-free in any way. It's delicious











Cake Mix + Fat-Free Liquid Egg Substitute
PER SERVING (1 piece, 1/12th of cake): 181 calories, 3.25g fat, 337mg sodium, 34.5g carbs, <0.5g fiber, 19.5g sugars, 3.5g protein -- POINTS® value 4*

Ingredients:
One 18.25-oz. box moist-style cake mix
1 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine ingredients in a large bowl and add 1 cup water. Whisk thoroughly and transfer to a baking pan sprayed with nonstick spray; bake in the oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. (Refer to cake-mix box for pan size and approximate bake time.)

MAKES 12 SERVINGS

Best Flavor: Egg sub is like the little black dress of cake companions; it goes well with everything.

The Texture: The first time we made this, we used only 1/4 cup of water; it was a little dry and dense, but it reminded us of pound cake, which isn't a bad thing. With a full cup of water, it came out light and fluffy. It had a more substantial, cake-like consistency than the applesauce and soda versions, but it wasn't quite as moist.

The Taste: Good! But it's not our favorite. That one's up next...









Cake Mix + Fat-Free Greek Yogurt
PER SERVING (1 piece, 1/12th of cake): 180 calories, 3.25g fat, 306mg sodium, 34.5g carbs, <0.5g fiber, 20g sugars, 3.5g protein -- POINTS® value 4*

Ingredients:
One 18.25-oz. box moist-style cake mix
1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt (like Fage Total 0%)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine ingredients in a large bowl and add 1 cup water. Whisk thoroughly and transfer to a baking pan sprayed with nonstick spray; bake in the oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. (Refer to cake-mix box for pan size and approximate bake time.)

MAKES 12 SERVINGS

Best Flavor: Devil's food cake mix. Hands down.

The Texture: The word "velvety" comes to mind... Super moist and decadent! Kind of like a brownie-cake hybrid.

The Taste: YUMMY! Everyone who tried this loved it. There wasn't any yogurt taste at all... just pure cake-tastic deliciousness

savannahgur

Copy and pasted from previous board

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/161255-107-calorie-cupcakes?hl=cupcakes#posts-2154055

istutzman

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swimmermama

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/04/pineapple-bliss-cupcakes.html

I am going to make these this afternoon. I will let you know how they are! They certainly look yummy!

katapple

ok, these are muffins, but they are shaped like a cupcake, and you could put cream cheese frosting on them if you wanted...


Sweet Potato Muffins

2.5c self rising flour (or make your own using baking powder, can even use wheat flour)
2 cups sweet potato puree or pumpkin puree (I nuked 4 med/small potatoes for 12 minutes and then put in the food processor)
3/4 c unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs (optional)
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 C brown sugar
1/4 c chocolate chips (optional)

mix together and fill muffin cups about 3/4 full, I got 22 muffins

120 cals, 26g carbs, 1g fat, 2g protein, 182 sodium

husker_gal

Thank you for all your recipes!! I LOOOOVE angel food so I'll have to try the one with crushed pineapple. actually...I'll have to try all of them! lol just not all at once! I found a curtis stone recipe for vanilla cupcakes with banana frosting and it's only 60 calories!

Erin_26

Thank you Lnzt, I just checked out Skinnytaste.com, AMAZING site, Love it!!!!

shander7

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afcparker

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dls06

So I'm doing my branch's ice breaker activity on Monday and I am doing something with cupcakes...anyway...I need all your recipes for lower calorie but still super yummy cupcakes!

Gooey-Good German Chocolate Cupcakes

PER SERVING (1 frosted cupcake): 138 calories, 3g fat, 258mg sodium, 25.5g carbs, 1g fiber, 15g sugars, 2.5g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 4*

If you're tempted to lick raw batter from the bowl while making these, eat the other half of the Jell-O Pudding Snack instead...


Ingredients:
1/4 cup light or fat-free caramel dip (like the kinds by Marzetti)
1 tbsp. finely chopped pecans
2 tbsp. shredded sweetened coconut
Half a Jell-O Sugar Free Creamy Caramel or Dulce de Leche Pudding Snack
2 tbsp. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Two 25-calorie packets hot cocoa mix (like Swiss Miss Diet or Nestlé Fat Free)
1 tsp. Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated) or granulated sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
Half of an 18.25-oz. box (about 1 1/2 cups) moist-style devil's food cake mix
1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with baking cups and/or spray with nonstick spray; set aside.

To make the frosting, combine caramel dip, pecans, coconut, and pudding in a small bowl; stir until blended. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Place chocolate chips, cocoa mix, Splenda (or sugar), and salt in a tall glass. Add 1/4 cup very hot water, and stir until ingredients have dissolved. Add 3/4 cup cold water and stir. Transfer to a large bowl, and add cake mix and egg substitute. Mix batter with a whisk or fork until smooth and blended, about 2 minutes.

Evenly distribute batter among the cups of the muffin pan. Bake for 15 - 18 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out fairly clean.

Allow cupcakes to cool completely, and then top evenly with frosting. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!

MAKES 12 SERVINGS

SarahBearNZ

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hebeflora

have a look at my recipe - its on my little blog!
these cupcakes i made have 39 CALORIES EACH INCLUDING ICING

http://therecipescrapbook.blogspot.com/2011/04/low-low-cal-cupcakes.html

hope it helps! x x x

jbond80

Curtis Stone's 60 Cal Cupcakes
5 organic egg whites
Pinch of salt
3 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
½ cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

For the frosting
1 cup nonfat cream cheese, at room temp
1 cup fresh raspberries
Fresh raspberries to garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325F.
2. Place the egg whites in a large bowl and using a handheld mixer whip the whites on medium speed for 3 to 4 minutes or until the whites begin to lighten up and hold their shape.
3. Increase speed to high and whip in the salt and honey until the whites hold a soft peak, then add the vanilla extract.
4. Fold in the yogurt.
5. In a separate medium mixing bowl combine the flour and baking powder and mix well.
6. Sift the dry ingredients into the egg whites a little at a time, gently folding them in with a rubber spatula.
7. Once fully incorporated, scoop the batter into cupcake tins lined with cupcake papers.
8. Bake the cupcakes for 15 to 20 minutes or until they have colored and gently spring back when pushed with a finger.
9. Remove from the oven and cool the cupcakes at room temp.
10. While the cupcakes are baking, puree the raspberries in a blender until smooth.
11. Pass through a fine mesh strainer into a small saucepot and cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until the puree reduces slightly.
12. Cool completely.
13. Place the cream cheese into a medium mixing bowl and fold the puree into the cream cheese until fully mixed.
14. Once cupcakes are cool, spread a little of the berry frosting over the cupcakes, garnish each with one raspberry and serve.

Makes 14 Cupcakes (1 Per Serving)


Nutrition Facts:
Calories 60; Total Fat 0g; Sat Fat g 0g; Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 190mg;
Total Carb 10g; Dietary Fiber 1g; Sugar 4g; Protein 5g

Piña Colada Cupcakes

Servings: 24 • Serving Size: 1 cupcake no frosting • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 3 pts
Calories: 93.5 • Fat: 0.8 g • Protein: 0.5 g • Carb: 20.9 g • Fiber: 0.2 g • Sugar: 12.2 g

Servings: 24 • Serving Size: 1 cupcake w/ frosting • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 153.5 • Fat: 4.1 g • Protein: 1.2 g • Carb: 27.2 g • Fiber: 1.3 g • Sugar 16.5 g

18.25 oz box yellow cake mix (I used Betty Crocker Super Moist)
20 oz can crushed pineapple in juice (do not drain)
Combine both ingredients in large bowl.
Mix on medium speed with electric mixer.
Pour into lined cupcake tins about 2/3 full. Bake in accordance with cake mix directions or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Set aside to cool.

Pineapple Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting


8 oz Philadelphia 1/3 less fat cream cheese
20 oz can crushed pineapple in pineapple juice, completely drained of any liquid
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
1/4 cup sugar
Combine cream cheese, crushed pineapple, sugar and coconut flakes in a medium bowl and mix with a hand mixer until combined well. Spread on cooled cupcakes and refrigerate until ready to eat.

Pineapple Bliss Cupcakes

These low fat cupcakes are moist and delicious and you won't believe how easy they are to make. All it takes is a box of yellow cake mix and a can of crushed pineapple; no eggs, no oil or butter needed!!
You can simply eat them with Cool Whip or make them blissful as I did here with my pineapple fluff cream cheese frosting!

Servings: 24 • Serving Size: 1 cupcake no frosting • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 3 pts
Calories: 93.5 • Fat: 0.8 g • Protein: 0.5 g • Carb: 20.9 g • Fiber: 0.2 g • Sugar: 12.2 g

Servings: 24 • Serving Size: 1 cupcake w/ frosting • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 140.2 • Fat: 2.8 g • Protein: 1.2 g • Carb: 27 g • Fiber: 0.3 g • Sugar: 16.4g

18.25 oz box yellow cake mix (I used Betty Crocker Super Moist)
20 oz can crushed pineapple in juice (do not drain)
Combine both ingredients in large bowl.
Mix on medium speed with electric mixer.
Pour into lined cupcake tins about 2/3 full. Bake in accordance with cake mix directions or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Set aside to cool.
Pineapple Fluff Cream Cheese Frosting


8 oz Philadelphia 1/3 less fat cream cheese
20 oz can pineapple in pineapple juice, completely drained of any liquid
3/4 cup fluff marshmallow spread
Combine cream cheese, crushed pineapple and marshmallow fluff in a medium bowl and mix with a hand mixer until combined well. Spread on cooled cupcakes and refrigerate until ready to eat.

I hope these Help :flowerforyou:

Froggy1976

Cake Mix + Diet Soda

PER SERVING (1 piece, 1/12th of cake): 171 calories, 3.25g fat, 301mg sodium, 34g carbs, <0.5g fiber, 19g sugars, 1.5g protein -- POINTS® value 4*

Ingredients:
One 18.25-oz. box moist-style cake mix
One 12-oz. can diet soda

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk thoroughly and transfer to a baking pan sprayed with nonstick spray; bake in the oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. (Refer to cake-mix box for pan size and approximate bake time.)

MAKES 12 SERVINGS

Best Flavor Combo: Yellow cake mix + diet cream soda. Runners-up include lemon cake mix + diet lemon-lime soda and devil's food cake mix + diet cherry cola.

The Texture: Moist and light.

The Taste: Pretty darn impressive! However, if you're sensitive to the sweetener in diet soda, you may notice a slight aftertaste... especially if you use cola of any kind.

I have made these and even added some semisweet chocolate chips. They don't add too many calories and add a little character. No icing required but fat free whipped cream is tasty! I liked the white cake mix combined with diet sunkist, it was a hit!

LoveleeB

Just take a basic cake mix and subsitute the milk/water/eggs for a diet pop/soda. No kidding! It's awesome. I recently made red velvet cupcakes using plain mix and diet cream soda.


Next I want to try a lemon cake mix with diet 7 Up. Yum!

angelaplaxton

Un sure of cupcakes. But here's a muffin site, and i haven't tackled one yet cause i suck at baking muffins.

http://www.ilovemuffins.ca/

If you end up stuck.. may i suggest angel food cake cup cakes? Cheers!

madibabyxo

bump ! these look so yummy !

kfister

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Chrisgriff32

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