Best 5 Cranberry Apple Breakfast Muffins Recipes

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Start your day with a delightful and nutritious treat with these Cranberry Apple Breakfast Muffins. These muffins are bursting with the flavors of sweet apples and tart cranberries, offering a perfect balance of flavors in every bite. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, almond flour, and Greek yogurt, these muffins are not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients to kick-off your day. Enjoy them warm with a cup of coffee or tea for a satisfying and energy-boosting breakfast.

The article includes two variations of this muffin recipe: a classic version and a gluten-free version, catering to various dietary preferences. The classic Cranberry Apple Breakfast Muffins are made with a blend of all-purpose flour and almond flour, resulting in a tender and moist texture. On the other hand, the gluten-free version uses a combination of almond flour, oat flour, and coconut flour, providing a grain-free and gluten-free alternative that is equally delicious and satisfying.

Both recipes are easy to follow and require minimal preparation, making them perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunches. With the goodness of cranberries, apples, and wholesome flours, these muffins are a delightful way to start your day and keep you energized until lunchtime.

So, preheat your oven and get ready to indulge in these Cranberry Apple Breakfast Muffins, a perfect combination of flavors and nutrition to brighten up your mornings!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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 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.

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.

Nutrition Facts :

APPLE CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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These muffins are part of our Thanksgiving tradition. Since we have many dishes for this holiday, I often make these muffins in mini-muffin pans and bake them only half as long.

Provided by Donna Matthews

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 reg. muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup unpeeled apple, diced
3/4 cup cranberries
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together.
  • In a medium size bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, oil, sour cream and vanilla until smooth.
  • Stir apple, cranberries, and walnuts into wet mixture.
  • Fold wet mixture into dry ingredients.
  • I use an ice cream scoop to measure batter into greased muffin cups .
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.9, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 33.5, Sodium 173.4, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 14.7, Protein 2.8

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

Tips:

  • Muffins are best when fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
  • To freeze muffins, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour. Then transfer the muffins to a freezer bag and store for up to 2 months.
  • When ready to serve, thaw muffins overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Muffins can be reheated in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes, or in a microwave on high for 30-45 seconds.
  • For a healthier muffin, use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour, and add some chopped nuts or seeds.
  • To make muffins with a streusel topping, combine 1/2 cup oats, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup chopped nuts in a small bowl. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the muffin batter before baking.
  • For a muffin with a more cake-like texture, add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar to the batter.
  • For a muffin with a more dense texture, reduce the amount of baking powder to 1 teaspoon.

Conclusion:

Cranberry apple breakfast muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. With their moist crumb, sweet and tart flavor, and crunchy streusel topping, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying breakfast option, give these cranberry apple breakfast muffins a try!

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