Diet Cranberry Muffins

Jumpstart your mornings with these delightful diet cranberry muffins—fluffy, flavorful, and guilt-free! Made with wholesome whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened with a granulated sugar substitute, these muffins boast a perfect balance of tartness from fresh or frozen cranberries and sweet notes from unsweetened applesauce. Infused with a hint of ground cinnamon and vanilla extract, they deliver warm, cozy aromas with every bite. At just 15 minutes of prep time, they’re a quick and healthy breakfast or snack option, packing in nourishment without sacrificing taste. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or stored for meal prep, these low-fat cranberry muffins are a satisfying treat for any health-conscious eater.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Low-fat milk
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar substitute (e.g., Stevia)
• 1 cup Fresh or frozen cranberries
• 0 Cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or line it with paper liners.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, egg, vanilla extract, low-fat milk, and granulated sugar substitute. Mix well until fully blended.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter to ensure light and fluffy muffins.

Step 5

Gently fold in the cranberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 7

Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(754.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	938.9

Total Fat 14.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 229.1mg	0%
Sodium 1673.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 180.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.1g	0%
Total Sugars 27.2g
Protein 35.7g	0%

Vitamin D 104.2IU	0%
Calcium 271.8mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 1064.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 12.8%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 72.8%