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
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
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Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest in a large bowl.
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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.
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Pour wet ingredients into dry and gently fold until just combined; do not overmix.
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Carefully fold in finely diced cranberries.
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Spoon batter into mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
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Bake 12-15 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Healthy Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free