Best 4 Cranberry Flax Muffins Recipes

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Cranberry flax muffins are a delicious and nutritious snack or breakfast option that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with simple ingredients like cranberries, flaxseed, oats, and yogurt, these muffins are packed with fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats. They are also relatively easy to make, making them a great choice for busy individuals or families. This article provides a comprehensive guide to help you create the perfect cranberry flax muffins, ensuring that they are moist, flavorful, and bursting with wholesome goodness.

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

CRANBERRY FLAX MUFFINS



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I modified this recipe from a heart-smart cookbook, and my husband loved it," writes Jennifer Wertz from Council Bluffs, Iowa. "The muffins make great on-the-go breakfasts or afterwork snacks, so I bake a batch each week...often replacing cranberries with blueberries."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups bran flakes cereal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 egg whites
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup canola oil
1-1/2 cups dried cranberries
2 tablespoons whole flaxseed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Whisk the egg, egg whites, buttermilk, honey and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in cranberries., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paperliners; fill two-thirds full. Sprinkle with whole flaxseed. Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY BRAN FLAX SEED MUFFINS



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Healthy, whole-wheat muffins made with whole and ground flax seed and dried cranberries with hint of cinnamon.

Provided by DLynne

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 52m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ½ cups bran flakes cereal, slightly crushed
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup granular sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
½ cup ground flax seed
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
3 egg whites
1 cup 1% buttermilk
¼ cup honey
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 (6 ounce) package dried cranberries
2 tablespoons whole flax seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners.
  • Combine crushed bran flakes, whole wheat flour, sucralose, ground flax seed, all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Make a well in the middle of the mixture.
  • Whisk egg whites together lightly in a bowl until foamy. Mix in buttermilk, honey, and applesauce. Pour mixture into the well and blend batter until just moistened. Fold in cranberries.
  • Fill muffin cups 3/4 full with batter; sprinkle tops with whole flax seeds.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 247.5 mg, Sugar 17.4 g

BRAN FLAX SEED CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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Make and share this Bran Flax Seed Cranberry Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by daisygrl64

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/3 cups buttermilk
3/4 cup all-bran cereal or 3/4 cup 100% all-bran cereal
1/2 cup natural bran
2/3 cup molasses
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup flax seed
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • grease muffin cups or line with paper liners, and set aside.
  • in a bowl, stir together buttermilk, all-bran and natural bran, let stand for 10 minutes. in separate bowl, combine molasses, oil, egg and vanilla and stir into bran mixture.
  • in large bowl, whisk all-purpose flour and whole wheat flours, brown sugar, flaxseeds, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt. pour bran mixture over top. sprinkle with dried cranberries, and stir just until moistened. scoop by 1/2 cupfuls into prepared cups.
  • bake in centre of 375*F oven until tops are firm to the touch, about 25 minutes.
  • let cool in pan on rack for 2 minutes. remove from pan and let cool.
  • Make Ahead:.
  • wrap separately in plastic wrap and freeze in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

CRANBERRY FLAX MUFFINS



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Did you know if you lick the frosting off of a cupcake, it then becomes a muffin?? That makes it healthy LOL.... This recipe is healthy and good for you...Enjoy!!

Provided by TAMMY WADE

Categories     Muffins

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 c bran flakes cereal
3/4 c flour
3/4 c whole wheat flour
1/2 c ground flax seed
1/4 c brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg
2 egg whites
1 c 1% buttermilk
1/2 c honey
1/4 c canola oil
1 1/2 c dried cranberries
2 Tbsp whole flaxseed

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Whisk the egg, egg whites, buttermilk, honey and oil; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in cranberries.
  • 2. Coat muffin tins with nonstick spray, or use liners; fill 2/3 full. Sprinkle with whole flax seed.
  • 3. Bake at 375* for 10-15 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing to wire rack.. Makes 1 1/2 Dozen
  • 4. 1 muffin equals= 183 calories, 5g fat, 13mg cholesterol, 32 carbohydrates, 32g fiber, 4g protein. Diabetic exchange: 2 starch, 1 fat.. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but thaw them before using.
  • If you don't have flaxseed meal, you can grind whole flaxseeds in a coffee grinder or food processor.
  • To make the muffins vegan, you can use a flax egg instead of a regular egg. To make a flax egg, combine 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed meal with 3 tablespoons of water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • If you don't have a muffin pan, you can also bake these muffins in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just increase the baking time by about 10 minutes.
  • These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These cranberry flax muffins are a delicious and healthy way to start your day. They're packed with fresh cranberries, flaxseed meal, and other wholesome ingredients. They're also easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a healthy muffin recipe, give these cranberry flax muffins a try!

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