Carrot and banana cupcakes, a healthy cupcake recipe.

Carrot and banana cupcakes, a healthy cupcake recipe.

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These banana cupcakes are a healthy cupcake recipe, with whole wheat flour, carrots and bananas. Top them with an orange cream cheese glaze.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (or 2 cups white flour in total )
  • 1/2 cup oat bran (or wheat bran)
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 4 ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 1/2 carrot (large, finely grated (or 1/2 zucchini) )
  • 6 tablespoons butter (softened)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup walnuts (finely chopped, (optional))
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 cup cream cheese (softened )
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest

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