Cranberry Orange Energy Muffins

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup sugar or honey
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (chopped if large)
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • ½ cup canola oil, coconut oil, or melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: ¼ cup chopped nuts or white chocolate chips for extra calories

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. In another bowl, mix orange juice, zest, eggs, yogurt, oil, and vanilla.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until just combined. Gently fold in cranberries (and nuts or chips, if using).
  5. Spoon into muffin cups and bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool and enjoy!
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CRANBERRIES ARE IN SEASON!

DID YOU KNOW?

Cranberries are typically in season from about October to December. In season fruits typically taste better and cost less compared to when they are out of season.

DID YOU KNOW?

Cranberries are a significant source of antioxidants such as vitamins C and E, which can be anti-inflammatory, help prevent some chronic diseases (such as high blood pressure), and help immune function.

DID YOU KNOW?

Cranberries are approximately 90% water in their natural form.

DID YOU KNOW?

It takes 4,400 cranberries to make one gallon of cranberry juice.