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Healthy Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Muffins

Healthy Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Muffins

These Healthy Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Muffins are a delicious, wholesome snack bursting with flavor and packed with nutrition.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 13 muffins
Calories 130 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • ¾ cup instant oats gluten free if necessary
  • 2 cups white whole wheat flour or gluten free flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ tablespoon freshly grated orange zest about 2 extra large oranges

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • ¾ cup nonfat milk divided
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ tablespoon unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
  • 2 large egg whites room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoon liquid stevia
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice about 1 extra large orange

Fruits

  • 1 ½ cups whole fresh cranberries diced

Instructions
 

Muffin Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F, and coat 13 muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, Greek yogurt, ¼ cup of milk, and vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk in the orange zest.
  • In a third bowl, whisk together the butter, egg whites, and liquid stevia. Stir in the orange juice.
  • Stir in the oat mixture, mixing until no large lumps remain.
  • Alternate between adding the flour mixture and remaining ½ cup of milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture, and stirring just until incorporated.
  • Gently fold in the cranberries.
  • Divide the batter between the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake at 350°F for 23-26 minutes or until the top feels firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, add the flour mixture in 3 equal parts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 5mg
Keyword baked goods, Healthy Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Muffins, Healthy Snacks, Muffins
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