This post brought to you by Truvia® Natural Sweetener. All opinions are 100% mine.
As we soon kick into high gear for the Christmas holiday season, this recipe for chocolate cupcakes from Truvia® is perfect for satisfying the sweet tooth without all of the extra calories! For those of you who may not yet be familiar with Truvia®, here are a few facts:
- It has 75% fewer calories than sugar.
- One packet is comparable to 2 teaspoons of sugar.
- It provides sugar-like taste and texture in recipes.
- It is suitable as a sugar substitute for people with Diabetes.
- It is Kosher certified.
- It is available at retail stores nationwide. Click here to see where to buy Truvia®.
[Image used with permission, credit: Truvia®]
Don’t these cupcakes look festive with the red color from the berries? Here’s how to make them:
Ingredients needed:
1 cup Truvia® Baking Blend
2 cups cake flour
3â„4 cup cocoa powder
1 1â„2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1â„2 cup canola oil
2 eggs
1 cup skim milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
To make them you will need to preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Combine all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and mix together on medium speed for 2 minutes. Fill paper-lined or greased cups 2/3 full with the batter. Bake for approximately 20 minutes (all ovens vary) or until a toothpick, when inserted and pulled back out, comes out clean. Remove from cups and allow to cool on a cooling rack for a minimum of 10 minutes. Add topping or frosting of desired.
*This cupcake has 140 calories and 6 grams of sugar per serving as compared to a full sugar cupcake that has 200 calories and 21 grams of sugar per serving.
I found this video with 5 Last Minute Holiday Dessert Recipes that I thought were some more great ideas you might enjoy:
With childhood obesity on the rise, it’s critical that we find ways to reduce the sugar in our diet. Check out my Squidoo lens with ideas for toys that help children stay active during winter months when the weather gets too cold or snowy for outdoor play, another great way to help reduce the risk for Diabetes.
Now it’s your turn! What’s your favorite holiday recipe that could be re-created using Truvia®? Share in the comments!
Visit the Truvia® website for more tips and information on Truvia® Baking Blend
About the Author
Adopted at age 2, grew up in the Charlotte, NC area. Obtained Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Appalachian State University. Loves being a Mom of two and taste-testing Chef John's culinary creations and sharing them with readers.
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