Dessert: Tropical Banana Cupcakes

These cupcakes will have a richer flavor if you toast the nuts before baking. Spread them in a single layer in a jelly-roll pan, and bake at 350 ° for 5 to 8 minutes. Check frequently, because they burn easily.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Nuts, Pineapple

Health and fertility benefits of Tropical Banana Cupcakes

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Pineapples are loaded with vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup toasted macadamia nuts or pecans, chopped
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 large bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
Cream Cheese Frosting
2/3 cup large coconut flakes, toasted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper baking cups.
Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well. Whisk eggs with butter and orange zest in a separate large bowl. Stir in pineapple and bananas. Add egg mixture to flour mixture, stirring until well blended.
Pour batter evenly into prepared cups. Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cupcakes comes out clean. Cool in pans 5 minutes, and then place on wire rack to cool completely.
Spread Cream Cheese Frosting over cupcakes. Sprinkle evenly with coconut flakes.

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