Apple Cranberry Wheat Muffins Recipe

Moist and delicious Apple Cranberry Wheat Muffins bursting with wholesome goodness! Made with whole wheat flour and wheat germ for added fiber and nutrition, these muffins are sweetened just right and stay moist thanks to the apple juice. A perfect healthy breakfast or snack, these muffins are easy to make and even easier to devour!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 200.7 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
Apple Cranberry Wheat Muffins

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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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

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just moistened. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in 1 cup chopped apples and ½ cup dried cranberries.
  6. Fill the prepared muffin cups ¾ full.
  7. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the muffins.
  8. Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. 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