How to Make Lemon Cranberry Whole Wheat Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a light and tasty breakfast option that’s also good for you? Look no further than these lemon cranberry whole wheat muffins! With a moist and fluffy texture, these muffins are bursting with tangy lemon flavor and sweet bursts of cranberry. Plus, they’re made with whole wheat flour, giving you an extra dose of fiber and nutrients to start your day off right.

These muffins are perfect for anyone looking for a healthier breakfast option without sacrificing flavor. Whe...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground flax seed
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 ½ cups halved cranberries

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 muffins

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Mix flour, sugar, flax seed, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Beat eggs, milk, applesauce, lemon juice and canola oil in another bowl until smooth. Stir flour mixture into egg mixture until just moistened; fold in cranberries. Fill prepared muffin cups about 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    171 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 33mg
    • Sodium: 273mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 109mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 162mg