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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Pineapple Coconut Cupcakes

This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is – Pineapple Coconut Cupcakes. These are made using White Cake Mix, Sugar Free Lemon Lime Soda, Egg, Egg White, Canola Oil, Flaked Sweetened Coconut, Crushed Pineapple, Cornstarch, and Sugar Free Whipped Topping. A little taste of the Islands in Summer! The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Pineapple Coconut Cupcakes

Ingredients
1 package (about 18 ounces) white cake mix
12 ounces sugar-free lemon-lime soda
1 egg
1 egg white
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup flaked sweetened coconut, toasted*
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in its own juice
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 cups sugar-free whipped topping

Directions
Yield:
24 cupcakes

Serving size:
1 cupcake

Preheat oven according to package directions. Line 24 standard (2 1/2-inch) muffin cups with paper baking cups

Beat cake mix, soda, egg, egg white, and oil in large bowl with electric mixer at low speed 30 seconds. Beat at medium speed 2 minutes or until well blended. Spoon evenly into prepared muffin cups.

Bake 14 minutes or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Combine pineapple with juice and cornstarch in medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.

Spoon 1 tablespoon whipped topping on each cupcake; top with 1 tablespoon pineapple mixture. Sprinkle with toasted coconut. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve

*Note. To toast coconut, spread evenly on ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 350°F oven 5 to 7 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 144 calories, Carbohydrates: 24 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 9 mg, Sodium: 155 mg, Fiber: 1 g
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