Blueberry Chocolate Chunk Cupcakes

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Servings: 12 servings
Difficulty: Easy

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For the Cupcakes:
1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs
½ cup sugar
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
¼ cup apple butter
½ cup milk
6 oz blueberries
1 cup granola (any variety)
1 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips

For the Whipped Cream Frosting:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup sugar
Blueberries for garnish (optional)

Directions

For the Cupcakes:
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Mix the flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a small bowl and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix the eggs and sugar until light and creamy.
Mix in the maple syrup, butter, and apple butter.
Mix in the dry ingredients until just integrated.
Mix in the milk until smooth.
Fold in the blueberries, granola, and chocolate chunks.
Divide batter evenly between twelve cupcake liners.
Bake for twenty-five minutes or until the tops bounce back when lightly touched.

For the Whipped Cream Frosting:
Whip heavy whipping cream and sugar until light and fluffy.
Optionally decorate with a fresh blueberry.

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