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Healthy Cranberry Orange Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 14 cupcakes
Calories 180
Delight in these wholesome cranberry orange cupcakes topped with creamy frosting, perfect for a nutritious treat.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups white whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp orange zest (about 2 medium)

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large egg whites egg whites, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp vanilla stevia
  • ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 2 medium)
  • 10 tbsp nonfat milk

Add-ins

  • 1 ½ cups fresh whole cranberries, diced
  • 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (for frosting)
  • 8 oz light or fat-free cream cheese, well softened (for frosting)
  • 2 servings sugar-free, fat-free instant cheesecake pudding mix (for frosting)
  • ⅝ tsp vanilla stevia (for frosting)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin with paper liners and spray with cooking spray.
  • Mix dry ingredients and orange zest in a bowl. Whisk wet ingredients, then combine with yogurt and orange juice.
  • Alternate adding dry mixture and milk to the wet, then fold in cranberries. Divide batter into liners and bake for 22-25 minutes.
  • Cool cupcakes completely. Prepare frosting by mixing yogurt, cream cheese, pudding mix, and vanilla stevia; refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes just before serving.

Notes

Use fresh cranberries for best flavor and texture.
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cranberry, healthy, orange