Cranberry-Orange Muffins

Vegetarian
Cranberry-Orange Muffins
45 min.
12
187kcal

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Start your day on a delightful note with these scrumptious Cranberry-Orange Muffins! Perfectly suited for a morning meal, brunch, or a cozy breakfast, these muffins are a vibrant blend of flavors that will awaken your taste buds. The tartness of dried cranberries harmonizes beautifully with the zesty notes of fresh orange rind, creating a refreshing treat that’s both satisfying and invigorating.

Not only are these muffins vegetarian-friendly, but they also boast a light and fluffy texture thanks to the combination of ricotta cheese and buttermilk. With just 187 calories per muffin, they make for a guilt-free indulgence that you can enjoy any time of the day. Whether you’re rushing out the door or savoring a leisurely weekend morning, these muffins are quick to prepare and bake in just 45 minutes.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked muffins wafting through your kitchen, inviting everyone to gather around the table. With a simple list of ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll find that baking these Cranberry-Orange Muffins is not only rewarding but also a fun activity to share with family and friends. So grab your mixing bowl and whisk, and let’s create a batch of these delightful muffins that are sure to become a favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • 0.7 cup cranberries dried coarsely chopped
  • large eggs 
  • large egg whites 
  • 0.3 cup nonfat buttermilk fat-free
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoons orange zest grated
  • 0.3 cup part-skim ricotta 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • muffin liners
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 37
  2. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
  3. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients (flour through salt), stirring well with a whisk.
  4. Place sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 2 minutes).
  5. Add rind, and beat to combine.
  6. Add egg and egg white, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  7. Combine buttermilk and ricotta, stirring well with a whisk.
  8. Add flour mixture and buttermilk mixture alternately to sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Fold in cranberries. Spoon batter into 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray.
  9. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

Calories187kcal
Protein7.51%
Fat23.9%
Carbs68.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.63
Glycemic Load
18.57
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.8486956202466%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.04mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
0.3mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:186.85kcal
9.34%
Fat:5.06g
7.78%
Saturated Fat:2.87g
17.95%
Carbohydrates:32.67g
10.89%
Net Carbohydrates:31.62g
11.5%
Sugar:17.83g
19.81%
Cholesterol:27.4mg
9.13%
Sodium:201.33mg
8.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.58g
7.15%
Selenium:8.31µg
11.87%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.97%
Folate:32.43µg
8.11%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.43%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.15%
Iron:0.99mg
5.5%
Phosphorus:53.32mg
5.33%
Vitamin B3:1.04mg
5.18%
Calcium:51.74mg
5.17%
Fiber:1.05g
4.2%
Vitamin A:161.92IU
3.24%
Zinc:0.32mg
2.16%
Vitamin E:0.32mg
2.12%
Magnesium:8.26mg
2.07%
Copper:0.04mg
1.97%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.86%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.66%
Potassium:46.96mg
1.34%
Vitamin B12:0.06µg
1.04%
Source:My Recipes