CHUNKY MONKEY CUPCAKES

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Peanut butter is a favorite of ours, and it brings a fun element to these cupcakes. They're good with or without garnishes. -Holly Jones, Kennesaw, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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
FROSTING:
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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners., 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., 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., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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