Cranberry Orange Muffins

Vegan Cranberry Orange Muffins are low-calorie, flavorful, and tasty sweet treats. This recipe is the ideal nutritious holiday treat. The muffins’ texture is puffy and soft, with an optimal ratio of acidity to sweetness. The blend of oranges zest and cranberries produces a lovely harmony of flavors that will entice your palate. They do not contain dairy, oil, or processed sugar. The muffins can be eaten as an appetizer, sweet treat, or breakfast, You can customize these Vegan Cranberry Orange Muffins in different ways. Incorporate more ingredients like seeds, dried fruit, or nuts into the muffin batter. Then, bake the muffins according to the oven’s temperature (listed below). Let’s start the recipe with the cooking directions (discussed below).

STATS:

• Course: Snack, Breakfast
• Cuisine: American
• Method: Bake
• Diet: Vegan
• Total Time: Thirty-five minutes
• Preparation Time: Ten minutes
• Cook Time: Twenty-five minutes

EQUIPMENT

• Oven
• Twelve muffin molds
• Grater
• Measuring cup
• A sharp knife
• Mixing bowl
• Small spoon
• Ice cream scoop
• Container (to save the muffins)

INGREDIENTS

• Two teaspoons of Baking powder
• Half a cup of granulated brown sugar
• Baking powder 1/2 tsp
• One-fourth tsp of pinch salt
• Crushed flax seeds 1 tbsp
• Lukewarm water Two tablespoons
• Large navel oranges 2 to 3, about 1 to 1/4 orange juice
• Melted refined coconut oil 1/3 cup
• All-purpose flour two cups
• The zest of One orange
• Roughly chopped fresh cranberries 1 cup

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Switch on the oven to three-fifty (350 degrees) Fahrenheit.
2. Place twelve muffin liner papers inside muffin molds or containers.
3. Next, grate one orange with the grater and leave aside.
4. Then, calculate one to one-fourth cups of the orange juice with the measuring cups and put it aside.
5. Now, cut the washed cranberries with a knife.
6. Next, pour lukewarm water into a bowl.
7. Then, add the flax seeds into the same bowl.
8. Set aside the bowl for seven to thirteen minutes.
9. Meanwhile, we will warm the coconut oil in a microwave oven.
10. Next, add melted coconut oil to the flax seed mixture.
11. Then, pour over the orange grated zest and orange juice.
12. Mix all ingredients with a small spoon. Set aside the bowl.
13. Next, add brown sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and flour to a bowl.
14. Incorporate the orange juice mixture into the dry batter gently.
15. Knead well to prepare a clean and lumps-free muffin dough.
16. Next, combine this dough with the chopped cranberries.
17. The muffin batter is prepared for baking.
18. Place the dough (batter) into the twelve muffin containers with a spoon or ice cream scoop.
19. Bake it for ninety to twenty-five minutes.
20. After baking, set aside the tray for eight to eleven minutes.
21. The tasty and puffy Vegan Cranberry Orange Muffins are ready.
22. After that, shift the baked muffins in a closed box.
23. Enjoy the tasty cranberry muffins with a hot cup of latte.

VARIATIONS

Flavor:

• Add a hint of crushed cinnamon, almond extract, or vanilla extract into the muffin batter. These flavors go nicely with the cranberries and oranges.

Nuts:

• Mix chopped nuts into the mixture to add a bit of flavor and texture.

Crust:

• Dust the muffins with powdered sugar before baking. The sugar will produce a lovely little layer of crust.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• Serve the tasty muffins with cooked granola, a spoonful of nondairy yogurt, and fruits.
• Pair muffins with a refreshing vegan smoothie.
• Top toasted whole grain bread with mashed avocado and seasonings. Serve the toast with the muffins.
• Enjoy the cranberry muffins with a soothing cup of tea or warm coffee.
• No-bake energy balls also go well with these muffins.
• Serve the muffins with savory dishes like vegan sausage patties or scrambled tofu.

TIPS

• Fresh or frozen cranberries provide the best taste.
• Use fresh cranberries for the most appealing look and juicy texture.
• Ensure coconut oil and flax seeds are at room temperature.
• Mix the dry and wet items separately and gently fold them together.
• Use high-quality orange zest and orange juice.
• The muffin tray is roughly 2/3 full to avoid muffin batter spilling out while baking.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

• Save the baked muffins in a sealed box and refrigerate it for six to nine days.

Freezer:

• Store the muffins in a zip-lock bag and freeze it for fifty to seventy days.

Reheating:

• Before eating, defrost the chilled muffins in the fridge on the microwave.

FAQs

Which kind of flour works best for vegan cranberry muffins?

• The mixture of flour such as whole wheat, almond flour, all-purpose flour, and oat flour provides a soft and nutty consistency.

Why is orange zest included in this muffin recipe?

• Orange zest enhances the orange flavor and provides a more intense citrus taste.

What is preventing muffins from rising?

• Verify that the baking powder and baking soda used as leavening ingredients are fresh. Additionally, improper rising may result from overmixing the batter.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Per Serving 1 muffin for each person
Total Quantity 12 muffins
Total Calories 180 kcal
Protein 2 g
Total Fat 7 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Carbohydrates 29 g
Sugar 11 g
Iron 1 mg
Sodium 120 mg