The WW Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes are amazing and fun to prepare. These cupcakes are actually a bit different and unique from regular pineapple cupcakes. The products this recipe will be using are lighter and WW-friendly, which will easily allow Weight Watchers to consume these WW Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes with no guilt. 35 minutes will be the total duration requirement for this dessert. The components for this dessert recipe are not very many, and the equipment you will need to make this dessert is also not too much. The name of this recipe can be confusing, but looking at the steps for the preparation of this dessert, they are not too complicated. Make this amazing dessert for gatherings, occasions, events, parties, a sweet treat, or for any celebration.
STATS:
- Prep time: Fifteen minutes
- Cook duration: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Portion size: 1 cupcake
- Course: Dessert
- Number of calories: 120 kcal
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Cuisine: American
- Serving: 12 cupcakes
EQUIPMENT:
- Cooling rack
- Spoon
- Whisk
- Measuring spoons & cups
- Mixing bowls
- Non-stick spray
- 12-cup muffin pan
INGREDIENTS:
- 12 slices canned pineapple (in juice & drained)
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- One cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup zero-calorie sweetener (granulated)
- One tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Half cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup pineapple juice (from the can)
- 1 large egg
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
INGREDIENT NOTES:
PINEAPPLE SLICES:
- This is the core thing to include in the cupcake. Rather than using pineapple slices from the can, you can try using the fresh ones if possible as an alternative.
LIGHT BROWN SUGAR:
- The caramel taste in the pineapple comes from the use of light brown sugar. We will be using a small amount of the lighter version of the brown sugar so that it does not increase your WW points in your diet plan. Other ideas for you to consider as alternatives can be brown sweetener (sugar-free) or coconut sugar.
ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:
- This is actually necessary because it will provide the basic shape to the cupcakes. Softness also comes along with the use of this all-purpose flour. Another substitute idea for this component can be whole wheat pastry flour.
GRANULATED ZERO-CALORIE SWEETENER:
- Zero-calorie sweetener in this recipe is useful in cutting WW points and caloric count easily, but it still provides a good sweetness to the cupcakes. Options to choose from can be stevia blends or monk fruit.
UNSWEETENED APPLESAUCE:
- This is actually a good choice in this Weight Watchers recipe. There is less fat content because of the use of unsweetened applesauce, and moisture also comes along with it. An alternative for you to use can be mashing a banana and using that.
PINEAPPLE JUICE:
- The delicious flavor of pineapple comes along with this product, which can also help in making the cupcake mix moist. Another idea can be skim milk.
EGG:
- Cupcakes can maintain a proper shape because of the egg, which also helps in combining all the ingredients together. Substitute option for this can include flax egg.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm your oven to 175°C.
- Take the muffin pan and spray the non-stick spray on it.
- Inside the muffin cups, spread one tsp of light brown sugar.
- Then place a pineapple slice at the base of every cup as well.
- Use a bowl for mixing dry products for the cupcake batter.
- Then, utilize a second one to combine the wet products.
- Gradually mix both the mixtures together to create a cupcake batter mix.
- Fill every muffin cup with this mix till three-quarters of the cup.
- Baking time for these is 22 minutes.
- After you bake them, cool them down for some time.
- Then flip each cupcake onto a plate to make it upside down.
- Now you can enjoy your delicious upside-down cupcake.
TIPS:
- When taking the pineapple slices out of the can, be sure that you take out the juice properly.
- You do not need to combine the batter too much; just mix in a decent amount.
- For flipping the cupcakes easily, try using silicone muffin cups rather than using spray.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- These cupcakes will have a good taste when they are fresh and warm.
- For a topping option, try the addition of light whipped topping on the cupcakes.
- You can easily pair these cupcakes with some coffee or tea.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Use a sealed box to keep these cupcakes for 4 days max.
FREEZER:
- Freezing the separately wrapped cupcakes is possible for only 2 months.
FAQs:
Rather than using canned, will fresh pineapple work?
- For this recipe, you can consider the use of fresh pineapple as well.
How can I remove the use of dairy products from this recipe?
- For this recipe, there are no products that contain dairy in them.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
WW Points: 3 points
Calcium: 60 grams
Vitamin A: 120 IU
Calories: 120 kcal
Net carbs: 18 grams
Total carbs: 22 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 3 grams
Fat: 1.5 g
Iron: 1.2 g
Sodium: 160 g
Potassium: 150 grams