Low Fat Cranberry-Orange Muffins
These cranberry-orange muffins are one of my seasonal favorites. In fact, I am so eager to have one – I made a batch this morning (okay, so sometimes I’m a little impatient…) I told myself it was a “practice run” for when the weather actually does cool down in a few weeks. After having one for breakfast, I know that I will be making these quite often again this fall – after all, nothing goes better with a good cup of coffee on a chilly fall morning than a delicious satisfying muffin!
Equipment
- muffin tins
- 1 large bowl
- 1 separate bowl
- toothpicks
Ingredients
- 1 cup skim milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
- 2 egg whites
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh (or frozen) cranberries, coarsely chopped
- Additional sugar (raw/coarse grain) for sprinkling on top (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and generously spray a 6 cup jumbo (or 12 cup standard) muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Beat the milk, applesauce, orange peel and egg whites in a large bowl with a rubber spatula or spoon.
- In a separate bowl, stir together flours, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just moistened (batter will be slightly lumpy); fold in the cranberries.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, and if desired sprinkle the top of each muffin with a small amount of additional sugar (raw works best for this).
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Allow to cool for at least 5 – 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
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Notes
Experiment with Mix-ins and Toppings - Feel free to add your own twist to these Low Fat Cranberry-Orange Muffins. Consider adding a handful of chopped nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flavor and texture. And don't forget to top each muffin with a few extra cranberries for a beautiful presentation!
CTA: Share your unique muffin creations with us in the comments below. We'd love to see your delicious variations!