Looking for an easy and delicious dessert that may help manage arthritis symptoms?
These nutrient-packed pumpkin spice cupcakes are the perfect solution, offering both great taste and health benefits. With their immune system-boosting vitamin A and anti-inflammatory cinnamon, you can be confident in their ability to help manage arthritis symptoms. Best of all, they take just five minutes to prepare, making them an ideal quick treat for busy days.
This simple, three-ingredient recipe features pumpkin puree, which is loaded with vitamin A, a key nutrient that supports immune system function and helps reduce inflammation—two things essential for managing arthritis. The recipe also includes cinnamon, a warm, aromatic spice known for its anti-inflammatory properties and natural ability to support joint health.
Whip up these cupcakes in no time and enjoy a seasonal, arthritis-friendly dessert that nourishes your body while satisfying your sweet tooth!
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
Makes: 12 cupcakes
Ingredients:
- Boxed (432 g or 15.2 oz) carrot cake mix
- 398 ml can (14 fl oz can) pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 400° F (200° C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Add cake box mixture, pumpkin puree and cinnamon to a bowl and mix until well blended. Do not add anything else, such as eggs or oil, to the mixture.
- Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full of batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- For a different flavour, change the cake box mixture, such as chocolate.
- To increase the fibre and omega-3 fatty acid content, fold a few tablespoons of chia seeds and/or hemp seeds into the batter. Omega-3 fatty acids are scientifically proven to fight inflammation and prevent joint stiffness and pain.
- Add different spices to this recipe, such as nutmeg and all-spice, for a different flavour profile.
- For special occasions, add cream cheese icing to take these cupcakes to the next level.
Find more arthritis-friendly recipes from Arthritis Society Canada at arthritis.ca/living-well.
