Best 8 Cran Orange Oatmeal Muffins Recipes

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Cranberry orange oatmeal muffins are a delicious and nutritious breakfast treat that are perfect for busy mornings or quick snacks. With their moist and fluffy texture, tangy cranberries, and sweet orange zest, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you're looking for a healthy way to start your day or a delightful treat to enjoy with your family, these cranberry orange oatmeal muffins are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ORANGE OATMEAL MUFFINS



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These are moist muffins with a hint of orange flavoring in it. I received this recipe from my great aunt at the time I was married.

Provided by Doreen Wetheral

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup rolled oats
½ cup orange juice
½ cup boiling water
½ cup butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup white sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or paper-line muffin pans.
  • In a small bowl soak oats in orange juice and water for 15 minutes.
  • In a large bowl cream together butter or margarine and sugars. Beat in eggs and oat mixture.
  • In a separate bowl, blend flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and nutmeg. Stir into batter. Stir in vanilla and raisins. Spoon batter into prepared muffin pans, filling 2/3 full.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 361.8 mg, Sugar 23.7 g

HEALTHY CRANBERRY ORANGE OATMEAL MUFFINS



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Try these easy muffins with fresh cranberries and orange zest for a delcious light breakfast or snack! Nutritious with oatmeal and reduced in fat and added sugar. Vegan recipe.

Provided by Melissa Altman-Traub

Categories     Breakfast     Snack

Time 38m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour (unbleached)
¾ cup whole-wheat flour
½ cup rolled or quick oats (organic)
½ cup brown sugar (organic)
2½ teaspoons baking powder (aluminum free)
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh cranberries
½ cup soy milk (vanilla or plain)
½ cup orange juice (fresh squeezed or bottled)
¼ cup light olive oil
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ teaspoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, Place liners into a muffin tin or spray with non-stick spray.
  • Add the dry ingredients: whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, to a large bowl. Combine with a large spoon.
  • Mix the soy milk, orange juice, canola oil, applesauce, orange zest together in a medium bowl with a whisk.
  • Pour the liquid ingredients into the large bowl with the dry ingredients. Add the cranberries. Stir with a large wooden spoon until the ingredients are just combined. Do not overmix batter.
  • Divide the batter evenly into muffin cups - about 1/3 of a cup of batter per muffin.
  • Bake the muffins for about 22 to 24 minutes until lightly browned on top.
  • After the muffins have cooled for a few minutes, move them to a cooling rack to cool thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

CRANBERRY ORANGE OATMEAL MUFFINS (HEALTHY, GLUTEN-FREE)



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Healthy cranberry studded orange muffins using oat flour for a naturally gluten-free and deliciously nutritious muffin. Sweetened with honey and the natural sugars from the orange, these muffins are wholesome and perfect for snacking.

Provided by Rach

Categories     Breakfast     Snack

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 whole orange (zested, peeled (see note))
1/3 cup honey
2 large eggs
1/2 cup coconut oil melted (cooled)
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups of oat flour
1 1/2 tbsp baking powder (Less for regular flour (see note))
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 1/2 cups whole fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 12 cup muffin tin or two 6 cup muffin tins - or line with silicone or paper liners.
  • Blend the orange, orange zest, with the honey, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla.
  • Whisk the oat flour with baking soda, powder, salt, and oats.
  • Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Don't over mix and if there are a few lumps, it's a-okay.
  • Fold in the cranberries.
  • Divide batter evenly, filling cups almost to the top. Sprinkle the tops with maple flakes or coarse sugar, if desired. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center, comes out clean.
  • Take the muffin tin out of the oven and place on a wire cooling rack to cool for 10 minutes, before removing the muffins from the pan. Cool on the wire rack or enjoy a sneaky muffin warm, with butter.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 174 kcal, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Sugar 8.9 g, Sodium 215 mg, Cholesterol 31 mg

CRANBERRY ORANGE BAKED OATMEAL MUFFINS



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THM:E, low fat, no sugar added, gluten/dairy free with nut free suggestion

Provided by Briana Thomas

Yield 4 servings (3 muffins per serving)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c. old-fashioned oats*
1½ c. unsweetened almond milk**
1 c. cranberries (whole or chopped)
¾ c. egg whites
1 lg. orange, peeled and chopped***
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla extract
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. THM Pure Stevia Extract Powder
¼ tsp. each cardamom, ginger, ground cloves
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1 T. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. baking powder

Steps:

  • Whisk the first set of ingredients together and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next morning, whisk in the vinegar and baking powder. Divide the batter among 12 greased muffin tin holes and bake at 350* for 35 minutes. Enjoy warm or cold. Refrigerate leftovers. I like to reheat cold muffins in the microwave for 15 seconds.

TASTY ORANGE-OATMEAL MUFFINS



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Muffins with an orangey taste, perfect for a light breakfast or snack.

Provided by Cheenie

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup quick cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ cup raisins
1 egg
3 tablespoons grated orange zest, or to taste
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Stir the oats, flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and raisins together in a bowl; set aside. Beat the egg in a bowl along with the orange zest and canola oil. Whisk in the milk and stir in the flour until just mixed. Evenly divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Remove the muffins from the oven. Stir the orange juice together with 1 tablespoon sugar until the sugar dissolves. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of this mixture over each muffin, remove from the muffin tin, and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 96.5 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

CRANBERRY OATMEAL MUFFINS



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Make and share this Cranberry Oatmeal Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ranikabani

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup low-fat sour cream or 1 cup yogurt
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons orange rind, grated
3/4 cup cranberries, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Soak oats in yogurt or sourcream just enough to make it moist.
  • Sift dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking powder & baking soda) into a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, add oil, sugars, and egg.
  • Beat until well blended.
  • Gradually fold in dry ingredients.
  • Add chopped cranberries and orange zest.
  • Put in greased muffin tins.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.3, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 23.4, Sodium 294, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 13.4, Protein 3.1

CRAN-ORANGE MUFFINS



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These morning goodies go together in minutes. With a shiny citrus glaze and tangy berries, they get gobbled up just as quickly.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
GLAZE:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
4 teaspoons grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, butter and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, orange juice and zest. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until thickened. Brush over warm muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRAN-ORANGE BRAN MUFFINS



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With their pleasant orange-and-cranberry flavor, these moist muffins from Kera Bredin of Vancouver, British Columbia make a great lunch-box stuffer or after-school snack.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 17 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/3 cups fat-free plain yogurt
1-1/4 cups 100% bran cereal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine yogurt and cereal; let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir the orange juice, honey, butter, egg and orange zest into yogurt mixture. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. This helps them blend together more evenly and creates a smoother batter.
  • To achieve the perfect muffin texture, avoid overmixing the batter. Mix just until the ingredients are combined, as overmixing can result in tough muffins.
  • For a golden brown muffin top, sprinkle a mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon over the batter before baking. This adds a delightful crunch and flavor.
  • If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can easily make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • For a healthier muffin option, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. This adds fiber and nutrients to the muffins.
  • To ensure even baking, preheat your oven to the desired temperature before placing the muffin batter in. This helps prevent the muffins from sinking in the center.

Conclusion:

With their irresistible combination of flavors and textures, these cran-orange oatmeal muffins are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or as a snack. From the vibrant burst of cranberries and oranges to the comforting warmth of oats and spices, these muffins are sure to satisfy your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe provides clear and easy-to-follow instructions that will guide you towards muffin perfection. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you with a batch of delicious and satisfying cran-orange oatmeal muffins.

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