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I swapped sugar for honey, and they turned out 😙🤌🏼. Recipe credit goes to @jar.of.lemons! 🧁 What’s your go-to healthy baking swap? 🍌🥑 Check out the nutrition facts at the end of the video!
3 large eggs
1/4 cup butter or coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup honey or agave
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 Tablespoon vanilla
2 cups almond flour
2 1/2 Tablespoons tapioca starch
11/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-2 cups frosting (optional, to taste)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
2. Line a 12-cavity cupcake tray with liners and set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the eggs, coconut oil or butter, sugar, greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla.
4. Beat in the almond flour, tapioca, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
5. Scoop into the prepared cupcake tray, filling each about 2/3 way up.
6. Bake for 18-24 minutes (or until a toothpick comes out clean,
7. Let cool in the tray for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack cooling.
8. Once cooled, frost & enjoy!
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If you’re looking to make your cupcakes even healthier, consider some additional swaps and tips I’ve found helpful. For example, using coconut oil instead of butter adds healthy fats and can improve the texture. You can also experiment with natural sweeteners like agave or maple syrup if you prefer. For extra nutrition, adding mashed banana or avocado to the batter can boost moisture and provide vitamins without altering the sweet flavor much. If you’re baking for toddlers or kids, these healthy cupcakes are a great option since they avoid refined sugars while still tasting delicious. When frosting, I recommend using homemade options like Greek yogurt mixed with a touch of honey or pureed fruit to keep it healthier. This recipe comes together quickly—baking at 350°F for about 20 minutes—and works well with liners for easy cleanup. The almond flour base gives these cupcakes a wonderful nutty flavor and is gluten-free, making them suitable for various dietary needs. If you want to reduce carbs further, try using coconut flour but adjust liquid amounts accordingly. This recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you crave a sweet treat without compromising your health goals. Give it a try and feel good about indulging a little!
