Healthy Cranberry Muffin
Cranberries are a very healthy fruit. Did you know that a 1/2 cup of cranberries is only 25 calories? Cranberries are not only low in calories but they are also high in anti-oxidants, improve immune function, lower blood pressure, lower risks of UTIs, are an anti inflammatory, and are a good source of Vitamin C, E and K, fiber, manganese. Time to add cranberries to your shopping list, right? Cranberries are plentiful in stores around Thanksgiving. One suggestion I have for you is to stock up when they are abundant and on sale. Throw the extra bags you can’t eat into the freezer and pull them out when the season is over. If you cannot find cranberries in the fresh produce area, you can often find them in the freezer section. Frozen berries are just as good for you, because they are picked at their peak and flash frozen.
This healthy cranberry muffin is a great way to get some on the go nutrition into your children’s mouths before they go to school. Even my tween, who is not a morning person and hates to eat breakfast, will grab a few of these muffins on his way to carpool. If you want to make these even healthier you can skip the cinnamon sugar topping. Substituting applesauce for butter is a great way to make these muffins lower in fat. These muffins would be perfect to bring to your next brunch, as a gift for a new Mom, or even to surprise your teacher’s on the first day back after vacation. Teachers love healthy snacks and these muffins would make a p
Ingredients
- 1 cup white flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup oat flour (just grind up some oats if you do not have any)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp lemon zest (grate lemon peel with a microplane)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 and 1/4 cup milk
- 1 T. coconut oil
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1 egg
- 1 cup fresh or frozen, thawed cranberries, halved
- 2T. sugar mixed with 1/2 tsp cinnamon to sprinkle on top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line muffin pan with silicone liners or paper liners.
- In a medium bowl combine all 3 flours, sugar, baking power, lemon zest, and salt and set aside.
- In another bowl whisk together milk, oil, applesauce, and egg.
- Stir in cranberries (if you are in a rush you do not have to half them).
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir just until blended, careful not to over-mix.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
- Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon on top of muffins, if you want to.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes til lightly browned.

Perfect grab to go Muffin. Love you added cranberries. We love muffins for a snack, go with meal or grab in a hurry.
Muffins are great on the go nutrition!
I knew cranberries were good for the female body but I didn’t know all of the details. I need to make a conscious effort to include more into my diet.
Eating more cranberries is a good idea for everyone, there are too many health benefits not to!
Yum!! I love muffins, but I don’t think I’ve ever tried a cranberry one! I love baking, so I want to give this recipe a shot!
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Really? You have never had a cranberry muffin? You must try one!
I love muffins. This looks like a great recipe to try. I’ve never tried making cranberry muffins before.
Wow, so many people have not tried cranberry muffins before. I am so glad to share this recipe today.
I love cranberries and am always looking for new ways to use them in recipes. These muffins sound delicious – perfect way to start the day!
If you are already a cranberry lover, you will definitely enjoy these muffins.
Yum! I love cranberries, and I try to incorporate them in as many recipes as I can. This is one I will definitely be trying 🙂
That’s awesome! I hope you enjoy them.
The muffins looks really delicious. It’s also nice that this one is healthy too.
When a muffin is healthy you do not feel so badly when you have 2 or 3!
I do love cranberries! These look really good, and it’s awesome that these muffins are both delicious and pretty healthy. Thanks for the recipe:)
Thanks for stopping by and happy new year!
I think that cranberries are tragically underrated! As an esthetician I see them as components in many skincare items as well! Those muffins look absolutely fantastic!
Cranberries are under appreciated! It is time to make 2017 the year of the cranberry!
I love the idea of applesauce in the mix. I hate dry muffins, and this is exactly what can alleviate that food faux pas!
These muffins are very moist. I agree with you, there is nothing worse than a dry crumbly muffin!
Cranberries are probably my favorite winter ingredient. I need to try these healthy cranberry muffins. They sound like something I would love.
You are very smart to use cranberries all winter long. I hope you try these muffins.
I love anything cranberry and these muffins sound delicious!! I may need to try this recipe!!
I hope you give them a try!
I could really go for some of these. I’m still in the mood for cranberries after the holidays and these ingredients sound great.
Cranberries are really good for you, I hope you give them a try!
These healthy cranberry muffins sound like a great snack or even a great quick breakfast. I have never made cranberry muffins before but I do have cranberries I need to use up so this is a great recipe for me to try. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe.
I think this will be a perfect way to use up your cranberries.
I just love the flavor of cranberry, and there is nothing better than a hot muffin straight out of the oven so this is the perfect combo. What a great way to start off a cold and dull winter morning like today!
I could not agree more! I have a batch of muffins in the oven right now and they smell so good!
My daughter would love these muffins. She’s a big fan of cranberries so this would light up heer face. Thanks for the recipe.
What a smart daughter you have! I hope she will help you make this recipe.
Ooooo these muffins sound delicious!! I just love anything Cranberry. Must give your recipe a try
Thanks for visiting. I hope you try these muffins.
Mmmm I love cranberries and muffins (and of course a mix of them together!) I’ll have to give this recipe a try!
Cranberry muffins are a healthy delicious snack. Thanks for stopping by.
What an amazing recipe! These look delicious and simple and fun to make! I love this, I definitely need to try these out! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! I hope you give this recipe a try.
These look delish!!! oh my word. Im going to have to give these a try:))
Thanks Tabatha! They are so delicious and good for you!
I’m from WI where we have tons of cranberry bogs. We have a whole festival for them! I’m adding this to my list of cranberry recipes! Thanks!
I have always wanted to visit a cranberry bog! I hope you will try this recipe someday soon.