Strawberry Cupcakes

ACTIVE TIME: 10 min. TOTAL TIME: 25 min. SERVES: 16 Per serving: Cal. 74 Pro. 2g Carb. 12g Fiber 0g Sug. 1.5g Chol. 35mg Sod. 132mg Total fat: 3g Sat. 1g Trans. 0g

3 eggs

6 Tbs. sugar substitute, like Monk Fruit in the Raw 5 Tbs. light butter spread or margarine

1⁄2 tsp. vanilla extract

1⁄2 tsp. strawberry extract

1 cup self-rising flour

8 tsp. powdered sugar

1 cup fresh strawberries, quartered

Heat oven to 350°F. Line 16 mini-muffin pan wells. In bowl, whisk first 5 ingredients. Sift in flour; stir to combine. Spoon into liners; bake 15 min. or until done. Let cool. In bowl, mix powdered sugar with a few drops of water; spread frosting on cupcakes. Top with berries.

HEALTH BONUS

Safeguard the heart with strawberries. Polyphenols in these gems reduce plaque formation in arteries, slashing heart disease risk by 32 percent.