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Healthy Cupcakes: Delicious Recipes That Don’t Ruin Your Diet

  • Writer: Emma Jackson
    Emma Jackson
  • Oct 6
  • 3 min read

Cupcakes don’t have to be sugar bombs. With the right ingredients, you can bake healthy cupcakes that taste amazing and still fit into a balanced lifestyle. Whether you’re cutting back on sugar, avoiding refined flour, or simply want a lighter treat, these recipes prove that you can have your cake and eat it too.


Below are three easy, nutritious cupcake recipes — all measured in metric — that anyone can make at home. There are also a couple of cheeky videos on this page with more healthy cupcake recipes :)


Healthy Cupcakes - this recipe is for low carb, low sugar chocolate cupcakes!

Healthy Vanilla Cupcakes!

1. Banana Oat Healthy Cupcakes

Calories per cupcake: ~180


These soft, naturally sweet cupcakes are perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. They’re made with ripe bananas and oats instead of refined flour.

Ingredients (makes 10–12 cupcakes):

  • 2 large ripe bananas (about 240 g total)

  • 2 large eggs

  • 60 ml honey or maple syrup

  • 60 ml olive oil or melted coconut oil

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 150 g rolled oats

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

  • Pinch of salt


Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C and line a 12-cup muffin tray with paper liners.

  2. In a blender, pulse oats into a coarse flour.

  3. In a large bowl, mash bananas and whisk with eggs, honey, oil, and vanilla.

  4. Add oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until combined.

  5. Divide batter evenly between muffin cups.

  6. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until golden and firm to touch. Cool before serving.


Optional: Add 30 g of dark chocolate chips or chopped walnuts for texture.



2. Chocolate Avocado Healthy Cupcakes

Calories per cupcake: ~210


Avocado replaces butter in this rich, moist cupcake recipe — a great way to satisfy chocolate cravings while getting healthy fats.


Ingredients (makes 12 cupcakes):

  • 1 ripe avocado (about 150 g, mashed)

  • 2 large eggs

  • 120 ml unsweetened almond milk

  • 80 ml honey or agave syrup

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 100 g wholemeal flour

  • 30 g unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • Pinch of salt


Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C and line a 12-cup tray with liners.

  2. In a bowl, whisk mashed avocado, eggs, almond milk, honey, and vanilla.

  3. Sift in wholemeal flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until smooth.

  4. Pour batter evenly into cupcake liners.

  5. Bake for 20–22 minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting.


Optional healthy frosting: Mix 100 g Greek yoghurt, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, and 1 tbsp honey for a light chocolate topping.



3. Carrot and Almond Healthy Cupcakes

Calories per cupcake: ~190


Inspired by carrot cake, these healthy cupcakes are packed with fibre, protein, and natural sweetness from carrots and apple.


Ingredients (makes 10–12 cupcakes):

  • 2 medium carrots, grated (about 160 g)

  • 1 apple, grated (about 100 g)

  • 2 large eggs

  • 100 g almond meal

  • 60 g wholemeal flour

  • 80 ml olive oil

  • 60 ml maple syrup

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • Pinch of salt


Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a muffin tray with paper cases.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, olive oil, and maple syrup.

  3. Add grated carrot and apple; mix well.

  4. Fold in almond meal, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, soda, and salt.

  5. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

  6. Bake for 20–22 minutes until golden and firm.


Optional topping: Whip together 100 g cream cheese, 1 tbsp honey, and ½ tsp vanilla for a light frosting.



Here's another healthy chocolate cupcake video :)

Tips for Baking Healthier Cupcakes

  • Swap refined sugar for honey, maple syrup, or mashed banana.

  • Use wholegrain or nut-based flours for extra fibre and nutrients.

  • Add protein: Greek yoghurt or whey protein powder can boost the nutrition.

  • Watch portion sizes: Even healthy treats should be enjoyed in moderation.


The Takeaway


With these easy healthy cupcake recipes, you can enjoy sweetness without the guilt. Whether you prefer chocolate, banana, or carrot, these lightened-up versions make a perfect treat for any occasion.


At DietPills.com.au we’re all about balance — supporting your health goals while still enjoying life’s small pleasures.


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