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Magic Fruit-and-Veggie Cupcakes Recipe

Magic Fruit-and-Veggie Cupcakes

Melissa d'Arabian

Recipe courtesy Melissa d'Arabian for Food Network Magazine

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  • on January 01, 2012

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    I'm a big fan of this recipe! I used regular sized muffin tins to make twelve, and they baked at 350 for twenty minutes. Grated carrot, chopped spinach, fresh apple, and craisins made these sweet and tasty. I didn't have soy flour, but I did use one tablespoon of gluten free flour, which is a combination of potato, fava, etc...I also threw in some fresh sage I had left over from a dinner I'd made. Next time, I will use a fruit with a higher moisture content, such as a mashed overripe banana, because if you're not careful, these can be a little dry. Love them, though!

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  • on September 19, 2011

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    This is a fantastic recipe! I used carrots, zucchini, pears, and apples! A great pre workout snack and breakfast muffin! YUM!

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  • on August 13, 2011

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    What a great recipe! I tried it with carrots, spinach, dried pears, golden raisins, banana, and crystallized ginger. The ginger gives it a great spicy flavor! I misread the recipe and thought it only called for dried fruit -- I threw in the banana when I realized my mistake. Next time I'll try all fresh fruit and fresh grated ginger. I made regular size muffins and they only took 20 minutes to cook, so just watch that they don't dry out by cooking too long! Delicious and guilt-free. My fiance and I thought this muffin and some greek yogurt made the perfect breakfast.

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  • on January 30, 2011

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    LOVE this recipe. It's very forgiving and you can sub out most ingredients for what you have on hand. It's a great way to use up fruits and veggies before they spoil. You can really get creative with this "muffin" recipe. I used the regular size muffin tin and increased cook time to about 35-40 minutes. This is a great high fiber, high protien and low sugar food. My whole family enjoys it and I never make it exactly the same way twice

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  • on January 24, 2011

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    In attempting to make healthy snacks for my 3 yr old grandson I came across this rec and think it is wonderful. Each time we make this rec (he helps by adding the dry ingred while I mix he gets to decide what fruit & veggies to use. A 3 yr old comes up with some unusual combinations that end up very good. This week we are making carrot and apple. He wanted broccoli, but I don't have any on hand.

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  • on January 23, 2011

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    Would rate 4 stars, but there is misleading in the name Cupcakes, obviously these are muffins, and the bake time really was 15-16 min using a mini muffin pan. This is my kind of snack when you just want a little bite of something tasty and healthy - it does the trick. Will make again with variations on veg/fruit mix.

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  • on January 22, 2011

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    would be great if you could list the nutritional values... cals, fat, carbs, fiber etc. per cupcake...

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  • on January 21, 2011

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    Oh good gracious, could we PLEASE keep things in perspective? A FN recipe is hardly a platform to scold others about diet, but thanks to another reviewer for a politically-correct-progressive-leaning diatribe on better diet costing taxpayers less money. Really, on FN? Fortunately for me I've never had to 'hide' veggies in food for our daughter. She's loved veggies her whole life and now, at 11 is a real salad, fresh veggies, lean proteins-eating girl. Lucky us. For parents that have to trick their kids, good for you if that tactic works. Why can't we all act civil and respect others' opinions? Don't scold someone for not having flaxseed in their pantry. If 15 ingredients is excessive to you, don't make the cupcakes. These are moist and appealing. Would I make them often? Nope, because my kid likes the ingredients on their own. Happy 2011 everyone!

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  • on January 21, 2011

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    I think this recipe sounds terrific...love Melissa's show!
    AND...thanks to englishcountry for your comments...they're spot on...some folks feel the need to beat their drum 24/7!

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  • on January 21, 2011

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    Hey people relax.To happy 2011 get a hobby. If you don't like the recipe don't make it. Why the bashing. Just keep doing what you are doing for your kids and let us alone. I for one am going to make. arlene

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