Cranberry-Orange Muffins (lighter )

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Cranberry-Orange Muffins (lighter )
40 min.
12
198kcal

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Start your day on a bright note with these delightful Cranberry-Orange Muffins! Perfectly suited for a morning meal, brunch, or a quick breakfast, these muffins are not only delicious but also lighter on calories, making them a guilt-free treat. With just 198 calories per serving, you can indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of fresh or frozen cranberries combined with the zesty brightness of orange peel.

These muffins are a fantastic way to incorporate seasonal fruits into your diet, and their vibrant color will surely catch the eye of anyone at your breakfast table. The combination of all-purpose and whole wheat flour adds a wholesome touch, while the use of fat-free milk and cholesterol-free egg product keeps them light and fluffy without sacrificing taste.

Whether you’re hosting a brunch gathering or simply looking for a quick snack to enjoy with your morning coffee, these Cranberry-Orange Muffins are sure to impress. They are easy to make, requiring just 40 minutes from start to finish, and yield 12 perfect servings. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked muffins!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.8 cup cranberries fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup eggs fat-free
  • cup skim milk fat-free (skim)
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • cup flour whole wheat
  • tablespoon orange zest grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 12 servings sugar 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400F. Spray medium muffin cups, 2 1/2x1 1/4 inches, with cooking spray, or line with paper baking cups.
  2. Beat milk, oil, orange peel and egg product in large bowl with spoon. Stir in flours, 1/3 cup sugar, the baking powder and salt just until flour is moistened (batter will be lumpy). Fold in cranberries.
  3. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (cups will be full).
  4. Sprinkle with additional sugar.
  5. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pan.

Nutrition Facts

Calories198kcal
Protein7.41%
Fat24.14%
Carbs68.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.12
Glycemic Load
18.83
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
6.2934782349545%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.9mg
Delphinidin
0.48mg
Malvidin
0.03mg
Pelargonidin
0.02mg
Peonidin
3.07mg
Catechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin
0.05mg
Epicatechin
0.27mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.41mg
Quercetin
0.93mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:197.72kcal
9.89%
Fat:5.46g
8.4%
Saturated Fat:0.92g
5.76%
Carbohydrates:34.82g
11.61%
Net Carbohydrates:33.19g
12.07%
Sugar:18.91g
21.01%
Cholesterol:19.44mg
6.48%
Sodium:219.18mg
9.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.77g
7.54%
Manganese:0.5mg
25.17%
Selenium:11.79µg
16.85%
Phosphorus:101.52mg
10.15%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.79%
Calcium:95.05mg
9.5%
Vitamin K:8.9µg
8.48%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.23%
Folate:26.46µg
6.62%
Fiber:1.63g
6.53%
Iron:1.07mg
5.95%
Vitamin B3:1.15mg
5.75%
Magnesium:19.81mg
4.95%
Vitamin E:0.59mg
3.9%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.51%
Zinc:0.5mg
3.33%
Copper:0.07mg
3.27%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.77%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.72%
Potassium:95.16mg
2.72%
Vitamin D:0.33µg
2.17%
Vitamin C:1.55mg
1.88%
Vitamin A:75.74IU
1.51%