Best 10 Banana Cranberry Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Banana Cranberry Muffins, a delightful treat that blends the sweet and tangy notes of ripe bananas and juicy cranberries. These muffins are not just a morning delight; they are perfect for any time of the day, offering a burst of energy and a delightful taste experience. With three variations to choose from, everyone can find their perfect muffin match.

1. **Classic Banana Cranberry Muffins:** Experience the timeless combination of banana and cranberry in a perfectly balanced muffin. The moist banana bread base is studded with tart cranberries, creating a harmonious blend of flavors in every bite.

2. **Crumb Topping Banana Cranberry Muffins:** Take your muffin game to the next level with a crunchy crumb topping. A mixture of oats, sugar, and butter is sprinkled on top of the muffins before baking, resulting in a golden-brown crust that adds an extra layer of texture and flavor.

3. **Chocolate Chip Banana Cranberry Muffins:** Satisfy your sweet tooth with the irresistible combination of banana, cranberry, and chocolate chips. Semi-sweet chocolate chips are folded into the muffin batter, adding a touch of richness and indulgence to every bite.

No matter which variation you choose, these Banana Cranberry Muffins are sure to be a hit. They are moist, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Enjoy them as a quick breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a delightful dessert. With their irresistible aroma and delicious taste, these muffins will become a staple in your baking repertoire.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BANANA WALNUT CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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Muffins that have a full range of flavor from the sweet bananas to tart cranberries and the crunch of the walnuts.

Provided by Mel Schwan

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Banana Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 ½ cups mashed bananas
1 cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
⅓ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 16 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Combine 2 cups flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Combine white sugar, melted butter, and eggs in another bowl; whisk until smooth. Mix in bananas, cranberries, and 1/2 cup walnuts. Fold in flour mixture and mix until a lumpy batter forms.
  • Spoon batter into lined cups, filling each 3/4 full.
  • Mix brown sugar and 3 tablespoons flour in a small bowl. Cut in cubed butter with a pastry cutter or two knives until pea-sized crumbles form. Mix in 1/3 cup walnuts.
  • Sprinkle walnut crumble over batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 42.3 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 182.9 mg, Sugar 23.6 g

BANANA CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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"Any time I get together with friends and family members, they ask me to bring some of these yummy muffins," writes Gretchen Zoch. The Boiling Springs, North Carolina reader relies on cranbereies to dress up her homemade banana muffins.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 14 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1-2/3 cups sugar, divided
1 cup water
1/3 cup shortening
2 eggs
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup mashed ripe banana (2 to 3 medium)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring cranberries, 1 cup sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until berries begin to pop. Drain and set aside., In a large bowl, cream shortening and remaining sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with bananas. Fold in cranberry mixture and walnuts., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EDNA'S BANANA CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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Moist and easy. I like to wrap cooled muffins in plastic wrap and freeze to pop into lunch boxes. This can also be baked as a loaf.

Provided by Lisa in Port Hope

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 37m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ripe bananas, mashed
⅔ cup white sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup frozen cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Mash bananas and sugar together in a bowl; add egg and vanilla extract and mix well. Stir whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl; stir into banana mixture just until batter is mixed. Stir oil into batter and fold in cranberries. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 22 to 26 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 165.5 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

BANANA CRANBERRY NUT MUFFINS



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Moist and nutritious banana muffins, great for breakfast. Made with oat bran, almond milk, fresh cranberries, bananas, and walnuts!

Provided by kwat@65

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Banana Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 22

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup oat bran
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter, softened
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
½ cup almond milk
½ cup chopped fresh cranberries
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Sift flour, oat bran, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together into a large bowl.
  • Beat brown sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth. Beat in bananas, almond milk, and cranberries. Fold in flour mixture. Stir walnuts into the batter.
  • Fill each muffin liner with 1 tablespoon batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 171.1 mg, Sugar 5 g

EAT CLEAN BLUEBERRY BANANA CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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I originally found these on a forum on the Eat Clean Community Forum but wanted to save the recipe here and also get the nutrition info! They are yummy, easy and very healthy. I use raw sugar/sucanat but that is not an understood ingredient.

Provided by MrsSpike34

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 18 muffins, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups whole wheat flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 mashed bananas
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Line 12 cup muffin tin with liners or spray with non stick spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl mix flour, cinnamon, baking powder and soda.
  • In medium mixing bowl mix sucanat/sugar, bananas, applesauce and egg whites.
  • Place blueberries and cranberries in dry flour mixture and stir gently to coat fruit.
  • Mix the banana mixture in with the dry flour mixture and stir until just moistened.
  • Spoon batter into muffin cups.
  • Bake 18-22 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.
  • I have also sprinkled a few crystals of sugar/sucanat on tops and this is attractive and tasty. Frozen or fresh cranberries are fine.
  • Makes 12-18 muffins.

BANANA CRANBERRY MUFFINS-PAMPERED CHEF



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I like that this is a small muffin recipe-makes only 12 muffins. Also like that it doesn't call for white sugar. I have not tried yet; but am looking forward to making it soon.

Provided by um-um-good

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 mashed bananas
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
1 egg
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon & salt in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Mix together bananas, milk, sugar, butter, egg & cranberries.
  • Add flour mixture stirring just until moistened.
  • Scoop into muffin tray.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.

BANANA-CRANBERRY SPICE MUFFINS



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Think of these delicious muffins as spicy mini banana breads with tart cranberries.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup Fiber One™ original bran cereal
1 egg
3/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray, or use paper baking cups. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or crush in food processor).
  • In medium bowl, beat egg, milk and oil with fork or wire whisk until well mixed. Beat in bananas. Stir in crushed cereal; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except cranberries until blended. Stir in cranberries. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately remove from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

HEALTHY BANANA CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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My kids love these muffins and they are picky eaters! Great flavor, healthy, and very easy to make. These muffins freeze well and are great for a fast breakfast! Enjoy!

Provided by Chanall

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

cooking spray
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
3 eggs
½ cup wheat germ
½ cup maple syrup
½ cup coconut oil
¼ cup ground flax seed
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon sea salt
¾ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Combine bananas, flour, oats, eggs, wheat germ, maple syrup, coconut oil, ground flax seed, cinnamon, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt in a large bowl until batter is well mixed; fold in cranberries and pecans. Fill muffin cups with batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 28 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 312.9 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

BANANA-CRANBERRY SPICE MUFFINS



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Make and share this Banana-Cranberry Spice Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by scarley

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup Fiber One cereal
1 egg
3/4 cup nonfat milk (skim)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup mashed ripe banana
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray, or use paper baking cups. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or crush in food processor).
  • In medium bowl, beat egg, milk and oil with fork or wire whisk until well mixed. Beat in bananas. Stir in crushed cereal; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except cranberries until blended. Stir in cranberries. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately remove from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.3, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 17.9, Sodium 175, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 10.9, Protein 3

BANANA-CRANBERRY SPICE MUFFINS



Banana-Cranberry Spice Muffins image

Think of these delicious muffins as spicy mini banana breads with tart cranberries.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup Fiber One™ original bran cereal
1 egg
3/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray, or use paper baking cups. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or crush in food processor).
  • In medium bowl, beat egg, milk and oil with fork or wire whisk until well mixed. Beat in bananas. Stir in crushed cereal; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except cranberries until blended. Stir in cranberries. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately remove from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • For a sweeter muffin, use ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this will result in tough muffins.
  • For a crispy muffin top, sprinkle the tops with raw sugar before baking.
  • To check if the muffins are done, insert a toothpick into the center of one. If it comes out clean, the muffins are done.

Conclusion:

These banana cranberry muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. They are moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The muffins are also packed with nutrients, thanks to the bananas, cranberries, and whole wheat flour. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy breakfast or a tasty snack, these banana cranberry muffins are sure to hit the spot.

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