Low Sugar Vegan Banana Cupcakes

Total time47 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time22 min

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the flax egg

1 tbsp ground flaxseed
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3 tbsp water

For the cupcakes

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
½ cup organic cane sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Brown-sugar replacements vary in moisture, spread, and browning, so follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
⅓ cup vegan butter, melted and cooled
⅓ cup plant-based milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the frosting

½ cup vegan butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Chef's tip
Follow the package's conversion to powdered sugar. In frosting or glaze, add liquid gradually - replacements can absorb it differently.
2 tbsp plant-based milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

For serving

banana slices, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2
In a small bowl, stir together the ground flaxseed and 3 tbsp water. Set aside for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens to a gel.

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