Ingredients for Apple Cranberry Wheat Muffins
- All Purpose Flour
- Whole Wheat Flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- Toasted Wheat Germ
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Ground Cinnamon
- Fat Free Evaporated Milk
- ½ cup apple juice
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- Baking Apples
- Dried Sweetened Cranberries
- Cinnamon Sugar
How to Make Apple Cranberry Wheat Muffins
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup wheat germ, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 cup evaporated milk, ½ cup apple juice, ¼ cup vegetable oil, and 1 large egg until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just moistened. Do not overmix.
- Fold in 1 cup chopped apples and ½ cup dried cranberries.
- Fill the prepared muffin cups ¾ full.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the muffins.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
72g
Fat
4g
Carbs
11g