Chunky Monkey Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Chunky Monkey Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 5 medium); 1-1/2 cups sugar; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/4 cup canola oil; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks; 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 to 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar; Chopped salted peanuts, optional

Servings: persons

2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 5 medium)
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 to 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Chopped salted peanuts, optional

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
2
Beat first five ingredients until well blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into banana mixture. Fold in chocolate chunks.
3
Fill prepared cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
4
For frosting, beat cream cheese, peanut butter and butter until smooth. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to reach desired consistency. Spread over cupcakes. If desired, sprinkle with peanuts. Refrigerate leftovers.

1472

kcal

Calories

Fat

191

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 5 medium), 1-1/2 cups sugar, 3 large eggs, room temperature, 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, and more.

Yes, Chunky Monkey Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chunky Monkey Cupcakes

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