Mixed Fruit Jello Cupcakes

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Kids love sweet treats, but its the responsibility of parents to watch what they eat, and how much, so we can prevent childhood obesity. Everyone knows the importance of eating at least 2 servings of fruits per day, and here's an innovative way to get your kids to eat fruits, and enjoy then too! These Mixed Fruit Jello Cupcakes are very easy to make, and extremely versatile. I've made mine using POM juice, cranberries, pineapple, mango and some chopped nuts. And the most important thing, these all natural fruit cups contain less than 2 tbsp of sugar! So, these low-sugar, high antioxidant, high vitamin-C treats are perfect for your kids, and your maternal instincts!

This is my contribution to the MM-Low Sugar Treats event that we are proudly hosting over at The Daily Tiffin this month!

Ingredients
2 cups POM juice
1 cup Kerns Mango-Pineapple juice
1 pkg JELL-O Raspberry Flavor Gelatin
1/2 cup craisins
a handful of chopped walnuts and pistachios

Method
Boil the 2 cups of POM juice till it starts to bubble. In another bowl, take the mango-pineapple juice and sprinkle the gelatin over it. Let stand for about 1 min, and allow the gelatin to bloom.

Now pour the warm POM juice into this bowl and stir well to mix the gelatin. Add the craisins and chopped nuts.

Line a muffin pan with paper liners. Pour the juice mixture into each cup, about 1/2 to 3/4 full. Sprinkle with some more nuts if needed. Then refrigerate it for at least 3-4 hours, until the Jello sets.

Before serving, remove the paper liners and serve the delicious and healthy Mixed Fruit Jello Cupcakes - an ideal treat any time of the day!


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14 comments:

  1. Wow these looksso cute and delicious. I am sure my daughter whill love these.

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  2. Lovely.These are actually easy and kid-friendly.

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  3. What an idea of using all these fruits in cupcakes..cupcakes looks very delicious Manasi

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  4. Anonymous12/08/2008

    This is a real cute one! will make this soon.

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  5. Fabulous jello cupcakes..lovely lovely!!!

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  6. Anonymous12/08/2008

    These look delicious! Just one problem I have - Gelatin which is not vegetarian. I used to use it until I read about how it's made...but if you don't mind, then this is a great recipe!

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  7. this is really an innovative idea. cupcakes look perfect for the holiday season

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  8. glad you all liked these fruit cupcakes!

    RK - yes, its not possible to have these set well without gelatin...but other than that, these are awesome! esp as they have so many fruits and nuts all packed together:)

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  9. lovely ide mansi! they look really great!

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  10. This looks absolutely delicious. Will give it a try for sure, my daughter is sure to love these.

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  11. so beautiful!! this will be loved by grown-ups,too:)

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  12. Anonymous12/10/2008

    I have never seen jello cupcakes before. What a great idea. Something kids would love too.

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  13. Anonymous12/10/2008

    Mansi,

    I love bbrowsing thru ur blog...and ur innovative ideas to cook and bake. Great going lady.
    Do you have 'Undhiyo' recipe anywhere on your blog? If not, when are you going to post it? ;)

    Love,
    Sadhika

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