Delightful Low Fat Cranberry Muffins Recipes

CRANBERRY MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Spritz the liners with nonstick spray; set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on low speed to combine the oil and ¾ cup of sugar. Increase the speed to medium-high and continue mixing for 2 more minutes.
• Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing to combine after each addition.
• Mix in the vanilla extract, the optional orange zest (if using), and the sour cream until smooth.
• With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients. Mix just until the batter is thick and smooth; do not over-mix.
• In a small bowl, toss together the cranberries and the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar so that all of the cranberries are coated.
• Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently fold the cranberries into the batter.
• Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle tops with optional coarse sugar, if desired.
• Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
• Remove the muffins from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

LEMON-CRANBERRY MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat 12 (1/2-cup) muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
• Whisk 1/2 cup sugar, yogurt, oil, egg, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla in a medium bowl.
• Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Add the yogurt mixture and fold until almost blended. Gently fold in cranberries. Divide the batter among the muffin cups. Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon lemon zest in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the tops of the muffins.
• Bake the muffins until golden brown and they spring back lightly to the touch, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.

LEMON CRANBERRY MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
• Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mix lemon juice and milk in a measuring cup, to sour milk; beat eggs, oil, and milk mixture in a bowl. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture until just moistened; fold in cranberries. Fill prepared muffin cups two-thirds full; sprinkle with almonds.
• Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack.

LOW FAT CRANBERRY ORANGE MUFFINS (2)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix dry ingredients (including orange rind).
• Add wet ingredients and mix until just mixed.
• Lightly oil a muffin tin, fill and bake for 20-25 minutes or until just lightly browned around the edges.
• Allow to cool before removing from tin.
• Note: When muffins are cool, put away in plastic bags.
• Unlike other muffins they will stay better this way.
• Due to the low fat content they will dry out quickly, this way they will stay moist and yummy.
• VARIATIONS: Make a higher fat muffin by replacing the apple sauce with canola oil.
• Use other dried fruits like apricots, figs, prunes or dates.
• Use fresh or frozen raspberries instead of cranberries.
• Use 2 cups whole wheat or spelt flour for a heartier muffin.

SKINNY CHOCOLATE & CRANBERRY MUFFINS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases. Sift the flour, cocoa, baking powder and cinnamon into a bowl. Stir in the sugar and cranberries. Microwave the chocolate on Medium for 1-1½ mins, stir, then set aside.
• Mix the yogurt and milk with the oil and egg. Make a well in centre of the dry mix and gently stir in the liquid. Drizzle half the chocolate over the mix, gently fold in until swirled, then repeat with the remaining chocolate. Take care not to over-mix. Spoon the mix into the muffin cases and bake for 15-20 mins until risen and firm to the touch.