Heart-Healthy Cranberry Muffins

Start your day on a deliciously wholesome note with these Heart-Healthy Cranberry Muffins, a perfect balance of flavor, nutrition, and simplicity. Made with whole wheat flour and old-fashioned rolled oats, these muffins boast a hearty texture while keeping refined sugars at bay with the natural sweetness of honey and unsweetened applesauce. Fresh or frozen cranberries add a burst of tangy flavor, while olive oil and low-fat buttermilk ensure a moist, tender crumb without unnecessary saturated fats. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and baked to perfection in under 20 minutes, these muffins are a quick and easy option for busy mornings or guilt-free snacking. Packed with fiber, wholesome ingredients, and a hint of cinnamon for warmth, they’re a perfect addition to any heart-healthy diet. Bake a batch today and enjoy these wholesome treats fresh out of the oven or as a grab-and-go breakfast throughout the week!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
• 0.75 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Low-fat buttermilk
• 1 cup Fresh or frozen cranberries

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, olive oil, and honey. Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Stir the buttermilk into the wet ingredients until well combined.

Step 5

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Enjoy these heart-healthy cranberry muffins warm or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(991.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2038.5

Total Fat 73.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.3g
Cholesterol 227.0mg	0%
Sodium 1993.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 320.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.1g	0%
Total Sugars 129.9g
Protein 45.7g	0%

Vitamin D 149.0IU	0%
Calcium 371.0mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 1630.4mg	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: 31.1%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 60.3%