Best 11 Cereal Apple Cran Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Cereal Apple Cran Muffins, a delectable treat that combines the wholesome goodness of breakfast cereal, the sweet crunch of apples, and the tangy burst of cranberries. These muffins are not just a morning delight; they're perfect for any time of day, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will satisfy your cravings. With three variations—classic, streusel-topped, and gluten-free—these muffins cater to diverse dietary preferences, ensuring everyone can relish this irresistible treat.

The classic Cereal Apple Cran Muffins are a timeless favorite, featuring a tender crumb, studded with crisp apple pieces and tangy cranberries, all enveloped in a sweet and comforting muffin batter. For those who love a little extra indulgence, the streusel-topped muffins offer a delightful textural contrast, with a buttery, crumbly topping that adds a touch of richness to each bite. And for those with gluten sensitivities, the gluten-free version provides a delicious alternative without compromising on flavor or texture.

Let's cook with our recipes!

APPLE BRAN MUFFINS



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Meet the Cook: This recipe dates back to when our two girls - now 15 and 12 - were in preschool and it was my turn to bring a snack for the class. My husband especially asks for the muffins in winter. Crafts and reading are my hobbies. -Nancy Brown, Klamath Falls, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield about 24 standard-size muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large golden Delicious apples, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 cups All-Bran
1 cup boiling water
2 cups buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup raisins
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute apples in butter until tender, about 10 minutes. Combine cereal and water in a large bowl; stir in buttermilk, eggs, sugar, raisins and apples with butter. Combine dry ingredients; stir into apple mixture just until moistened. Refrigerate in a tightly covered container for at least 24 hours (batter will be very thick). Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

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CEREAL APPLE-CRAN MUFFINS



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Here's the skinny on how to make great-tasting muffins packed with whole grain and fruity goodness.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup sweetened applesauce
1/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg or 1/4 cup fat-free egg product
3 cups Oatmeal Crisp® Almond cereal, slightly crushed
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 to 1 teaspoon coarse sugar or granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups; spray bottoms with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix applesauce, milk, oil and egg until blended. Stir in remaining ingredients except coarse sugar just until moistened. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

BREAKFAST CEREAL MUFFINS



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Wonderful breakfast, brunch, or mid-morning snack. This recipe is very versatile. Any kind of cereal works, and you can substitute dried fruit and/or nuts for part of the cereal. If using a cooked, hot cereal like oatmeal, combine with wet ingredients instead of dry.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
1/4 cup salad oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup honey
1 cup flour
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups breakfast cereal (like Raisin Bran, All Bran, Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies, etc.)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease 12 medium sized (2 3/4" diameter) muffin cups.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat egg and whisk together with oil, milk and honey.
  • In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients; mixed well.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until flour is moist (batter should be lumpy).
  • Fill muffin cups 2/3 full with the batter, and bake for 20-25 minutes (until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted).
  • Remove from pan immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.6, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 297.3, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 10.3, Protein 2

CRANBERRY APPLE BREAKFAST MUFFINS



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Growing up a friend's mother used to make these every fall. They are the perfect breakfast muffin, not too sweet with the tartness of the cranberries.

Provided by pitterpat7

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped
⅓ (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries, diced - or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and brown sugar in a bowl. Beat vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture to make a batter; gently fold apple and cranberries into batter. Pour into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until muffins are lightly browned on top and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 18 to 22 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 168.2 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

APPLE CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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"I often make several different kinds of breads to give as gifts to family and friends on special occasions," writes Maureen Collop of Bothell, Washington. "These fruity, crumb-topped muffins are a favorite."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped peeled tart apple
1 cup dried cranberries
TOPPING:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, sour cream, butter and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple and cranberries., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill two-thirds full with batter. For topping, combine brown sugar and flour. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRAN-APPLE MUFFINS



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I like to pile a fresh batch of these muffins on a plate when friends drop in for coffee. Even my grandkids enjoy the cranberry and apple flavor combination. -Millie Westland, Hayward, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup canola oil
1 cup shredded peeled tart apple
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cranberry sauce and orange zest; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Beat the egg, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full. Make a well in the center of each muffin; fill with about 2 teaspoons of reserved cranberry mixture. , Bake at 375° until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Combine confectioners' sugar and orange juice; drizzle over warm muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APPLE CRANBERRY OATMEAL MUFFINS



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Apple Cranberry Oatmeal Muffins are the perfect hearty, fall muffin to enjoy on a cold morning.

Provided by Katie

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups flour
1 cup quick oats
1 1/4 cup organic cane sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
4 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
2 sticks (1 cup) butter, melted and cooled
4 large green apples, grated
8 ounces chopped fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Grease three standard 12 cup muffin tins. Set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place oven rack in the center position.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, quick oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and cardamom. Whisk until well sifted. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, whisk the 4 eggs. Add the buttermilk, melted butter, and grated apples. Stir until combined.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the buttermilk mixture to the well and stir until moistened. Do not beat. Batter will be very thick. Once moistened, gently fold in the chopped cranberries.
  • Divide the batter between the 36 prepared muffin cups. Cups should be 2/3 to 3/4 of the way full. If you aren't able to get a full 3 dozen out of the batter, don't worry. Just fill the empty cups halfway with water.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 - 25 minutes (rotating half way through), or until done and golden on top.
  • Let muffins cool for 5 minutes in their tins before removing to cook on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 21 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 1 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 209 milligrams sodium, Sugar 11 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 1 grams unsaturated fat

APPLE WALNUT BRAN MUFFINS



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My mom taught me how to make these moist, tasty muffins. The recipe makes a big batch, so you can freeze the extras or share with co-workers, family or friends. -Kirby, Westville, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
4 eggs
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups All-Bran
2 cups shredded peeled tart apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, combine the milk, eggs, brown sugar, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in remaining ingredients., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

APPLESAUCE BRAN MUFFINS



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Applesauce replaces oil in this old recipe for healthy bran muffins. Great for breakfast or a snack.

Provided by Dottie Worthington

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Bran Muffin Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups bran cereal (such as Kellogg's® All-Bran®)
1 cup buttermilk
⅔ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup applesauce (such as Mott's®)
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup self-rising flour
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Mix bran cereal and buttermilk together in a bowl; let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Beat brown sugar, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth; stir into bran cereal mixture. Stir flour into bran cereal mixture until batter is well mixed; fold in walnuts and dried cranberries. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in a muffin comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 188.6 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

CRANBERRY APPLE MUFFINS



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It's sometimes difficult to get our daughter to eat healthy foods, but she gobbles up these fruit-filled muffins. Although these are a "must" around the holidays, I keep cranberries in the freezer so I can whip up a batch any time of year. -Esther Bowers, Westland, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups shredded peeled apples
1-1/3 cups sugar
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup chopped nuts
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground coriander, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine apples and sugar; let stand for 10 minutes. Add cranberries, carrots, nuts, eggs and oil; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, coriander if desired and salt; stir into apple mixture just until moistened. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full., Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

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APPLE CORNMEAL MUFFINS



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These muffins are low fat, healthy and egg-free. Don't be put off by that though, they are delicious! If you dont have flaxseed, you can substitute it for 1 egg.

Provided by linkinparkrks

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 20m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 cup cornmeal
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup chopped apple
1 tablespoon ground flax seed, plus 3 Tbsp. water
optional sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400*.
  • In a medium sized bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
  • In another bowl mix together oil, milk, flaxseed and water.
  • In a small bowl toss the apple with two tablespoons of the dry mixture.
  • Fold wet ingredients with the dry.
  • Fold in the apples.
  • Spoon batter into a greased muffin pan.
  • Sprinkle tops with sugar.
  • Let bake 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.3, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 231.3, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 9.5, Protein 3.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe apples for the best flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices.
  • If you don't have any fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries instead. Just thaw them before using.
  • Be sure to drain the cranberries well before adding them to the batter. This will prevent the muffins from being too wet.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups only about 2/3 full. This will allow the muffins to rise properly.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These Cereal Apple Cranberry Muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast treat. They're perfect for busy mornings or a weekend brunch. The muffins are moist and flavorful, with a crunchy topping. They're also a good source of fiber and antioxidants. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying breakfast option, give these muffins a try!

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