Cranberry-Cornmeal Muffins

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Cranberry-Cornmeal Muffins
15 min.
15
222kcal

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Start your day on a delicious note with these delightful Cranberry-Cornmeal Muffins! Perfect for a leisurely brunch or a quick breakfast, these muffins combine the tartness of fresh or frozen cranberries with the hearty texture of cornmeal, creating a flavor profile that is both unique and satisfying. Each bite provides a delightful balance between sweetness and tang, making them an ideal treat for any morning meal.

What makes these muffins even more appealing is their simplicity — they can be whipped up in just 15 minutes! With ingredients that are likely already in your pantry, including all-purpose flour, eggs, and yogurt, you can transform your breakfast routine without a fuss. Plus, they are vegetarian-friendly, making them a great option for everyone to enjoy. The addition of maple syrup and the optional maple extract elevates the taste, lending a warm, comforting essence that is simply irresistible.

Whether you’re hosting friends for a brunch gathering or simply treating yourself to a cozy morning at home, these Cranberry-Cornmeal Muffins are sure to impress. Their vibrant color and delicious aroma will have everyone flocking to the kitchen, eager for a taste. So preheat your oven and get ready to indulge in a batch of these scrumptious muffins that are as pleasing to the palate as they are to the eye!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 1.5 cups cranberries fresh
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon maple extract 
  • 0.3 cup maple syrup 
  • 1.3 cups yogurt plain (not nonfat)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cut into pieces (1 stick)
  • cup cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners
  • muffin tray

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or mist with cooking spray. Melt butter in a pan over medium-low heat.
  2. Transfer to a medium bowl and let cool.
  3. In a bowl, whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  4. Whisk sugar and maple syrup in another bowl with butter until smooth.
  5. Whisk in yogurt, eggs and maple extract, if desired. Stir butter mixture into flour mixture until just moistened. Fold in cranberries.
  6. Divide batter among muffin cups.
  7. Bake until muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean, 15 to 18 minutes.
  8. Let muffins cool in pan 5 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Calories222kcal
Protein7.92%
Fat32.94%
Carbs59.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.07
Glycemic Load
20.45
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.0895651941714%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
4.64mg
Delphinidin
0.77mg
Malvidin
0.04mg
Pelargonidin
0.03mg
Peonidin
4.92mg
Catechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin
0.07mg
Epicatechin
0.44mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.66mg
Quercetin
1.48mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:221.86kcal
11.09%
Fat:8.17g
12.58%
Saturated Fat:4.61g
28.81%
Carbohydrates:33.02g
11.01%
Net Carbohydrates:31.21g
11.35%
Sugar:11.49g
12.76%
Cholesterol:43.51mg
14.5%
Sodium:214.06mg
9.31%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.42g
8.85%
Manganese:0.34mg
17.23%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.27%
Selenium:8.91µg
12.73%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.76%
Folate:38.99µg
9.75%
Phosphorus:86.1mg
8.61%
Fiber:1.81g
7.23%
Iron:1.3mg
7.2%
Vitamin B3:1.28mg
6.42%
Calcium:63.63mg
6.36%
Magnesium:20.25mg
5.06%
Vitamin A:248.8IU
4.98%
Zinc:0.71mg
4.71%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.68%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.55%
Potassium:114.91mg
3.28%
Copper:0.06mg
3.18%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.91%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.46%
Vitamin C:1.5mg
1.82%
Vitamin D:0.27µg
1.77%
Vitamin K:1.15µg
1.1%
Source:My Recipes