Cranberry Lemon Muffins

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This Cranberry Lemon Muffins recipe is easy-to-follow, healthy, and wholesome. So why not give it a try? You can make it using fresh or frozen cranberries from Thanksgiving or Christmas.

It’s so quick to make in case you have last minute guests during the holiday season or want to make a homemade special treat for breakfast while the kids are out of school. You can make it especially quick if you use frozen cranberries.

ingredients & substitutions

• Flour: We use an all purpose flour to make these muffins. We haven’t tried it, but they should turn out just fine using a 1:1 gluten-free flour if you have an intolerance.
• Baking powder and baking soda: So that the muffins rise when they are baked and get light and fluffy.
• Salt: A little salt really helps to enhance the sweetness of these cranberry muffins.
• Maple syrup: We like to use maple syrup to naturally sweeten the muffins. Honey would work too.
• Coconut oil: Melted coconut oil adds moistness to the muffins. You can substitute it with vegetable oil or melted butter if you don’t have it to hand.
• Eggs: To bind the dry ingredients together.
• Yogurt: Greek yogurt adds some additional moisture, as well as a rich creamy taste. Plain yogurt can be used, but you get an extra boost of protein with Greek.
• Lemon: Use lemon juice and zest for a tangy and fresh flavor.
• Cranberries: Make these muffins with fresh or frozen cranberries.
• Almonds: Toasted sliced almonds add a great nutty taste and texture to these muffins. You could use other nuts like walnuts or pecans if you prefer.

how to make cranberry lemon muffins

1. Whisk together the maple syrup and melted coconut oil.
2. Add the eggs, greek yogurt, lemon juice and lemon zest.
3. Mix well to combine.
4. Stir in the dry ingredients and fold in the cranberries and almonds.
5. Place the batter into a muffin tin.
6. Bake util set and lightly browned.

Tips for making cranberry muffins

1. If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw them. Use them right from the freezer and fold them quickly into the batter before baking. If they start to thaw the color will leak and you’ll have pink muffins.
2. Be careful not to over mix the batter. The wet ingredients should be well and evenly combined, but when you add the flour don’t over mix. Stop mixing once there is no dry flour left. If you overwork the mixture, the gluten over develops and your muffins can turn out to be quite dense.
3. Let the muffins cool completely on a wire rack. The wire rack allows cool air to circulate all round so you don’t get soggy bottoms.
4. Make it your own! This is a great basic muffin recipe that you can easily adapt to suit your own tastes. Swap the lemon juice for orange juice, or swap the cranberries with blueberries. Try adding a little ground cinnamon or ginger for a different flavor.

Frequently Asked Questions

The mixture of the lemon with the milk gives it a zesty flavor that compliments the taste of the cranberries and the sweet cane sugar. Get ready for your house to smell heavenly and yummy!

More muffins recipes:

• Sweet Potato Muffins
• Chai Spiced Vegan Muffins
• Blueberry Banana Muffins
• Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
• Kid Friendly Muffins
• Banana Nut Muffins

More cranberry recipes:

• Cranberry Mango Sauce
• Cranberry Lemon Pound Cake
• Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
• Cranberry Orange Bread

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This Cranberry Lemon Muffins recipe was originally published on December 30, 2016. The recipe has been slightly modified to make it easier and the post now includes updated step-by-step photos.

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Cranberry Lemon Muffins

This easy recipe for Cranberry Lemon Muffins is perfect for last minute holiday guests. They have a zesty tangy flavor and a moist texture.

5 from 107 votes

Author Yumna Jawad

Servings 12 servings

Course Breakfast

Calories 227

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 27 minutes mins

Total Time 37 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 ¾ cup all purpose flour
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ½ cup maple syrup
• ▢ ½ cup coconut oil melted
• ▢ 2 large eggs at room temperature
• ▢ ½ cup Greek yogurt
• ▢ ¼ cup lemon juice
• ▢ Zest of one lemon
• ▢ 1 cup cranberries halved
• ▢ ½ cup toasted sliced almonds

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a muffin tin or line with muffin cups.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
• In another large bowl using a handheld mixer, whisk together the maple syrup and coconut oil until combined. Add the eggs, greek yogurt, lemon juice and lemon zest.
• Add the flour mixture and stir just until combined, then fold in the cranberries and sliced almonds.
• Scoop batter into paper liners or muffin tin, filling each all the way to the top. Bake for 23-27 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean and the muffins are lightly browned on the edges. Cool in muffin pan for 10 minutes; then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Equipment

Cupcake and Muffin Pan/Tin

Mixing Bowl Set

Measuring Cups and Spoons

Balloon Whisk

Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container with a paper towel under them to absorb any moisture. They will keep well at room temperature for 2 to 3 days and in the fridge for up to 5.

Freezing Instructions: Freeze them solid on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag or container. They will keep well frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw them at room temperature to enjoy.

Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.

• Substitute the egg for a flax egg and use a plant-based yogurt to make it vegan.
• To make this gluten-free, use an all-purpose gluten-free flour mix. Do not substitute only almond flour or only coconut flour.

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 28mg, Sodium: 204mg, Potassium: 149mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 45IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 58mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.

Diet: Vegetarian

Cuisine American

Course: Breakfast