Deliciously light and bursting with flavor, these tasty Banana Cupcakes with Blueberry Buttercream Frosting will be your new favorite dessert.
My husband gave up chocolate for Lent which is a very big deal for him. I decided to try to make a healthy cupcake recipe without chocolate that he could enjoy.
And they ended up being magical.
The combination of the flavors were perfect. I had intended on making lemon cupcakes with blueberry frosting but I didn't for two reasons.
1. Those were too common. 2. I forgot to buy lemons.
Good thing I always have ripe bananas in my freezer for whenever a banana bread craving hits. Or these banana cupcakes. Or my baked oatmeal.
One very important thing about me you should know is that I despise whipped cream. I mean like spit-it-out- of-my-mouth despise.
On the other hand, I am borderline obsessed with buttercream. Pretty much all types of buttercream, but homemade is definitely the best.
Like I make homemade buttercream and eat it with a spoon. No judgement, right?
And it's so ridiculously easy to make, I'm not sure why more people don't make it themselves. It seriously blows away the store bought frosting.
I added blueberries to mine for a pretty color and a little nutrition boost. But if you'd like a deeper blueish/purple color, I suggest you add more blueberries.
I may have eaten a whole container in one sitting and had to use what I had on hand. It happens.
Those little berries can be quite addictive.
Some of these cupcakes are extra special because my favorite 7 year old decided to help me. He's actually getting really good at decorating!
Here are his little, chubby hands showing the buttercream...
He loves to help me decorate and bake and I will always be happy to have him as my helper. I am sure it won't last forever so I am holding on it for now.
Ingredients
- Banana Cupcakes:
- ¾ cup almond meal
- ¾ cup coconut flour
- ¼ cup ground flax
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ cup coconut oil softened
- ¾ cup unrefined sugar
- ⅓ cup natural applesauce
- 3 very ripe large bananas, mashed (around 1 ½ cup)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Frosting:
- ¼ cup blueberries
- ½ cup vegan buttery sticks or you can use regular organic butter but it won't be vegan
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners or grease with coconut oil.
- In a large bowl, mix together the almond meal, coconut flour, flax, cinnamon and baking soda.
- In another small bowl, mix together coconut oil, sugar, applesauce, bananas and almond milk until combined.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients until thoroughly mixed and smooth.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until thoroughly cooked and when a toothpick placed in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing and placing cupcakes on a wire rack. Allow cupcakes to completely before adding the frosting.
- Prepare frosting while cupcakes are cooling by mixing all ingredients except powdered sugar together in a large mixing bowl. (I use a hand mixer for this)
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to mix the ingredients until they all become combined.
- Frost the cupcakes,top with fresh blueberries if desired and serve immediately. Place any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
I hope you enjoy these cupcakes as much as we did. They were gone in just a few days in my house but they can easily be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerate for a few days.
If you make these Banana Cupcakes with Blueberry Buttercream Frosting or any of the other recipes I have shared with you, please some back and let me know. You guys know that I love to hear from you!
Thank you for stopping by and please come back soon!
Jessica Burgess says
These turned out AMAZING!! There's something about the blueberry and banana together that makes me swoon!
lauren.kelly says
I am so happy you liked them! Thank you!
Jen says
I don't blame anyone who wants to eat the frosting by the spoonful....no judgement here! These were absolutely delicious!
lauren.kelly says
Yay! Glad you liked them!
Allyson Zea says
This frosting put these cupcakes totally over the top! So flavorful!
lauren.kelly says
I agree! Thanks for stopping by!
Catherine says
Dear Lauren, I love the texture of these cupcakes. They sound wonderful and look splendid. xo, Catherine
Jennilee says
Is almond meal different than almond flour? I have almond flour.
lauren.kelly says
it's the same thing Jenilee! I hope you like them! 🙂
Cari says
I've been looking for a cupcake recipe that will incorporate blueberry buttercream frosting for my little girl's first birthday. Thank you for posting something that looks both healthy and delicious - I can't wait to try out the recipe!
lauren.kelly says
I am so glad Cari! Happy birthday to your daughter, I hope you all enjoy the cupcakes!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
These look amazing!! Love the photos!!
lauren says
Thank you so much Ashley!!