MONSTERS UNIVERSITY opens in theaters today! To celebrate the new release -- which my family can't wait to see -- we made some delicious Monsters University "Juicy Juice" Cupcakes. I know what you're thinking -- Juicy Juice cupcakes!? But believe me, these little treats taste AMAZING!
Before I share the recipe, I have to tell you about our trip to Walmart to purchase all of the essentials for our Monsters-filled evening {You can view the full shop on my Google+ album}. When my family shopped at our local Walmart Supercenter, we couldn't believe all of the MU branded products that they had in stock -- seriously, we wanted to buy everything!
We ended up picking up two 64oz bottles of Juicy Juicy (on rollback for $2.68!) and a couple of packs of Mini 1" Monsters University toy figures to make and decorate the cupcakes with. A few of the other Monsters University items that we couldn't resist were Monsters University Band-Aid bandages, Monsters University "Berry Scary" Jell-O, and MU Kraft Macaroni & Cheese cups. The prices were really reasonable, ranging from $.66 for a packages of Jell-O to $39.88 for a giant Scare Factory playset from Imaginext.
When we got home, I immediately started to make the Monsters University cupcakes with Juicy Juice. Because we just wanted a little sweet treat, we made mini cupcakes instead of the full-sized versions, but you could do either with this recipe.
Monsters University Juicy Juice Cupcakes
What you'll need:
1 box of white cake mix
3 egg whites
1 1/4 cup Juicy Juice (any flavor, we used cherry)
1 tub white frosting
blue and green food coloring
optional (for decoration)
Monsters University mini toy figures
Candy eyes (available in the baking dept. at Walmart)
To make cupcakes:
1. Prepare the cake mix as directed on the box. Replace Juicy Juice with the water in the recipe. Fill mini cups and bake as directed.
2. Divide frosting into equal parts in separate bowls. Add blue and green food coloring until the mixture resembles Mike and Sulley.
3. After cupcakes have cooled, spread with colored frosting and top each cupcake with either a candy eye or a mini toy figure (be careful if you have small children as the characters are 1").
4. Enjoy!
The Juicy Juice gives the cupcakes a slightly sweet fruit flavor that's perfect for summer! My family gobbled them up in no time -- and now we're ready to see Monsters University 🙂
Juicy Juice Monster-Sized Sweepstakes
Right now, when you purchase specialty marked bottles of Juicy Juice (with the Monsters University label), you can enter to win a family trip to Pixar Studios and a $5000 scholarship! Simply visit JuicyJuice.com and enter the game code from inside the label. Each time you enter, you're eligible for the grand prize as well as an instant-win prize, including, Monsters University coloring pages, posters, desktop wallpaper and more! Pretty awesome, right!?
Also, be sure to keep up-to-date with the latest from Disney-Pixar and Juicy Juice by following Nestle and DisneyPixar on Facebook.
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving
What a fun, and yummy way to celebrate the release of this movie.
Jennifer @ The Quirky Momma
I love the eyeball cupcakes! Those would be great for Halloween, too!
Colleen
How cute I love the eyeball cupcakes.
courtney
So cute and definitely creative! I loved Juicy Juice growing up 🙂
Leilani
I love the Mike Wazowski cupcakes. So cute!
Mellisa
Oh those are so cute!
Shell Feis
Those are adorable! My son is Monsters Inc obsessed so apparently I need to hit Walmart when I shop for his birthday!
Philip Solobay
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Philip Solobay
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Vanessa: thequeenofswag
Those are adorable! We loved this movie so much!
Tiff @ Babes and Kids
How cute are these? They look so yummy too.
Jenn- The Rebel Chick
Those came out so cute! I never would have thought to use juice in cupcake batter.
Angela
Oh my gosh, these turned out so cute!
Sheri
You did a great job! My kids would love those.
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes
Those are adorable!
Jennifer
LOVE these. I never thought about (or knew you could) sub Juicy juice.
Lolo
Those are so much fun!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work
Those are adorable! My daughter would love to make these.
Robin Gagnon
Cute and easy. perfect for me I stink at decorating
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com
So fun! I LOVE how bright they are.
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV
How fun are those! Tasty too I bet!
Jenn
Those are adorable! You got the colors just right too.
Elaina @atimeoutformommy
How creative!! I love the idea of a MU party!
Donna
My son loves cupcakes (okay, I do too and use my son as an excuse to make them) and he adored Monster's U, so I need to make these for him. 😉
Tammy
We love making themed foods to tie into movies! Using juice in cupcakes is something I would not have thought of! I'm going to have to try it now.
Penelope (NYC Blogger)
Those are cute!
Amy
So cute! And love the idea of sneaking in a little extra nutrition with the juice!
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