Whole Wheat Cranberry Orange Muffins Recipe

Delight your family with these light and fluffy sugar-free Whole Wheat Cranberry Orange Muffins! Perfect for special breakfasts, holidays, or birthdays, these muffins are a crowd-pleaser for adults and kids alike. Made with whole wheat pastry flour (essential for that perfect texture!), they're naturally delicious and bursting with the bright flavors of cranberries and orange. Enjoy a guilt-free treat that's both healthy and incredibly tasty! Egg substitute option available.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Calories 222.7 kcal

Protein 11g

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Ingredients for Whole Wheat Cranberry Orange Muffins

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
Sugar Substitute
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 large eggs (or 1/4 cup egg substitute)
Fresh Cranberries
Mandarin Oranges
Cooking Spray

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How to Make Whole Wheat Cranberry Orange Muffins

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt.
In a separate bowl, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter.
Whisk in 2 large eggs (or 1/4 cup egg substitute) and 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries and the zest of 1 orange. Be careful not to overmix or crush the cranberries and orange zest.
Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the muffins are golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

56g

Fat

21g

Carbs

11g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Whole Wheat Cranberry Orange Muffins?

Whole Wheat Cranberry Orange Muffins takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Whole Wheat Cranberry Orange Muffins?

Whole Wheat Cranberry Orange Muffins has approximately 222.7 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Whole Wheat Cranberry Orange Muffins?

The key ingredients for Whole Wheat Cranberry Orange Muffins are Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, Sugar Substitute, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.