Wave the Flag Cupcakes
Courtesy of US Highbush Blueberry Council
Servings: 24
Prep Time: 35 Min. Cook Time: 20 Min. What you need:
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+ 1 pkg. (18 oz.) yellow cake mix
+ 1/3 c. applesauce + 1 1/4 c. water + 3 egg whites + 3 c. fresh blueberries, divided + 1 pkg. lowfat cream cheese, softened + 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar + 1 tsp. vanilla extract + 1 roll of red-colored fruit snack (from a 4.5 oz box) What to do:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, beat cake mix with applesauce, egg whites and 1-1/4 c. water for 30 seconds on low speed, then 2 min. on medium speed.
2. Spoon batter into 24 (2½") aluminum or paper lined muffin cups. Evenly divide 1 c. of blueberries onto tops of batter; do not stir. 3. Bake cupcakes following package directions; remove to a wire rack and cool completely. 4. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spoon onto cooled cupcakes; spread to the edges. 5. Unroll fruit snack and, with a sharp knife, cut into strips 1/8" wide by 2" long. On half of each cupcake, arrange strips, trimming each to fit. Arrange remaining 2 c. blueberries on the frosting on other halves of the cupcakes, about 10 blueberries per cupcake. Nutritional information:
Calories: 135; Total Fat: 3g; Total Carbs: 24g; Protein: 3g;
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