Cranberry Maple Muffins

These Cranberry Maple Muffins are the perfect balance of sweet maple syrup flavor and tart cranberry bursts. The tender crumb is studded with fresh or frozen cranberries and chopped walnuts, offering a delightful textural contrast. Topped with a homemade oat and brown sugar streusel, they provide a satisfying crunch with every bite. Ideal for a cozy weekend breakfast, a holiday brunch, or packing in a lunchbox, these muffins bring a festive touch to any meal.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Baked Goods

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 12

Calories: 170

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

These Cranberry Maple Muffins are the perfect balance of sweet maple syrup flavor and tart cranberry bursts. The tender crumb is studded with fresh or frozen cranberries and chopped walnuts, offering a delightful textural contrast. Topped with a homemade oat and brown sugar streusel, they provide a satisfying crunch with every bite. Ideal for a cozy weekend breakfast, a holiday brunch, or packing in a lunchbox, these muffins bring a festive touch to any meal.

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or non-stick spray.
2
In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the topping.
3
Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces.
4
Stir the oats into the butter mixture and set the topping aside.
5
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt for the batter.
6
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, egg, and maple extract until smooth.
7
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula just until combined; do not overmix.
8
Fold in the chopped cranberries and walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
9
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
10
Sprinkle the oat streusel topping evenly over each muffin.
11
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
12
Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 170kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.4g12%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 212mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 24g8%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g6%
Sugars 11.5g
Protein 2.6g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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