Melissa d'Arabian's Magic Fruit-and-Veggie Cupcakes

Name: Melissa d'Arabian's Magic Fruit-and-Veggie Cupcakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 24 Servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour; 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 tbsp soy flour; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp wheat germ; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup bran flakes cereal or old-fashioned oats (or combination); 2/3 cup plus 1 tbsp whole milk; 1/4 cup ground flax seeds; 3/4 cup grated or finely chopped vegetables (carrots, zucchini and/or spinach); 1 tsp baking soda; 3/4 cup grated or finely chopped fresh or dried fruit (apples, pears, pineapple and/or raisins); 1 tsp baking powder; pinch of salt; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; cooking spray (optional)

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"Melissa, host of Food Network’s Ten Dollar Dinners with Melissa d’Arabian put together this recipe for healthy "cupcakes", perfect for an after-school snack!..."

INGREDIENTS

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1/2 cup all-purpose flour

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1 large egg

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1/2 cup whole-wheat flour

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1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

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1 tbsp soy flour

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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

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2 tbsp wheat germ

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1 tsp vanilla extract

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1/2 cup bran flakes cereal or old-fashioned oats (or combination)

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2/3 cup plus 1 tbsp whole milk

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1/4 cup ground flax seeds

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3/4 cup grated or finely chopped vegetables (carrots, zucchini and/or spinach)

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1 tsp baking soda

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3/4 cup grated or finely chopped fresh or dried fruit (apples, pears, pineapple and/or raisins)

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1 tsp baking powder

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pinch of salt

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1 tsp ground cinnamon

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cooking spray (optional)

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