ORANGE MUFFINS WITH APRICOTS & CRANBERRIES

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A lo-fat muffin that tastes great. This is a "heavy" muffin - not light & fluffy, but tasty. To reduce fat & cholesterol I replaced the butter with Smart Balance regular (not light) spread and used 2 egg whites.

Provided by Chef Zephyr

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 38m

Yield 12-16 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup wheat germ
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter or 4 tablespoons Smart Balance butter spread
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup orange juice
1 eggs or 2 egg whites
1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1 cup chopped dried apricot halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare muffin pans by spraying with oil or use paper liners. This recipe seems to make more than 12.
  • Combine first six ingredients. Can replace 1/4°C wheat germ with additional 1/4°C whole wheat flour.
  • Add butter until mixture is crumbly.
  • Stir in the sugar.
  • In a separate bowl, combine orange juice & egg.
  • Add to flour mixture just until blended. Dough will be stiff.
  • Add cranberries and apricots.
  • Fill muffin cups 3/4 full.
  • Bake 18 minute until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into a muffin.
  • Cool 5 minutes & then remove from pan & completely cool on rack.

Mali Khan
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I can't wait to try these muffins!


Leigh Lee
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These muffins are a great way to use up leftover oranges, apricots, and cranberries.


strawberrycolafloat
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These muffins are so delicious and they're also healthy.


sule segiru
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I love the bright and cheerful color of these muffins.


PHOKO Kgalalelo
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These muffins are the perfect way to start your day.


Itz Touhidul
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I've never made muffins before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out great.


azam Irfan
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These muffins are perfect for a holiday brunch.


Zimi Myataza
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I made these muffins for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


Krish Tmg (Gole)
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These muffins are so moist and fluffy. I highly recommend them.


Empress Nicky
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I love the combination of oranges, apricots, and cranberries in these muffins.


Mamo Khoza
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I've made these muffins several times and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite.


Azaad Dhaliwal
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These muffins are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.


FLAZKE
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I made these muffins for my kids and they loved them. They said they were the best muffins they've ever had.


Companion Animal outreach
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I used fresh oranges and apricots and the muffins were so flavorful.


Mufasa Gomez
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These muffins were really easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Touseef Affan
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I added a little extra cinnamon to the batter and they were delicious!


Julisa Watkins
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I followed the recipe exactly and the muffins turned out great. They were light and fluffy with a crispy top.


Meri Jaan
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I made these muffins for a brunch party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Anayah Harrison
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These muffins were so moist and flavorful! The combination of oranges, apricots, and cranberries was perfect.