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Cranberry Orange Mini Muffins

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Cranberry Orange Mini Muffins are bright, tangy, and perfectly bite-sized, combining fresh cranberries and fragrant orange zest for a moist and tender crumb. Made with wholesome white whole wheat or gluten-free flour and enriched with Greek yogurt and egg whites, these healthy muffins make a refreshing and satisfying breakfast or snack.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 mini muffins

Ingredients

2 cups (240g) white whole wheat flour or gluten-free* flour

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons (14g) orange zest (about 2 large oranges)

1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly

2 large egg whites, room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla crème stevia

½ cup (120g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt

¼ cup (60mL) freshly squeezed orange juice (about 1 large orange)

½ cup (120mL) nonfat milk

1 cup (110g) fresh cranberries, finely diced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.

  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest in a large bowl.

  3. In another bowl, combine melted butter or coconut oil, egg whites, vanilla extract, vanilla crème stevia, Greek yogurt, orange juice, and milk; whisk until smooth.

  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry and gently fold until just combined; do not overmix.

  5. Carefully fold in finely diced cranberries.

  6. Spoon batter into mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

  7. Bake 12-15 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  8. Cool muffins in pan 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use frozen cranberries if fresh are unavailable; thaw and drain well.

Substitute orange zest/juice with lemon zest/juice for a citrus twist.

Replace vanilla crème stevia with honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness.

Add chopped nuts like almonds or pecans for crunch.

Top with a glaze made from powdered sugar and orange juice if desired.

Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days; freeze up to 2 months.

  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Healthy Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free