Healthy Oatmeal Cranberry Muffins

Start your day off right with these **Healthy Oatmeal Cranberry Muffins**, a delicious and nutrient-packed option perfect for breakfast or a satisfying snack. Made with wholesome rolled oats, hearty whole wheat flour, and naturally sweetened with honey and unsweetened applesauce, these muffins strike the perfect balance between indulgence and nutrition. Dried cranberries add bursts of tangy sweetness, while a hint of cinnamon delivers cozy warmth in every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, these muffins are simple to make and use pantry staples like almond milk and vanilla extract for a dairy-free and flavor-packed treat. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or stored for later, these muffins are a crowd-pleasing choice for anyone looking to enjoy a healthier baked good without sacrificing taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rolled oats
• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.33 cup Honey
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
• 0.75 cup Dried cranberries

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir to mix evenly.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, unsweetened applesauce, honey, vanilla extract, and almond milk until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Enjoy your Healthy Oatmeal Cranberry Muffins warm or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	735 grams (735.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1537

Total Fat 18.70g	24%
Saturated Fat 4.50g	23%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 372mg	124%
Sodium 1947mg	85%
Total Carbohydrate 305.80g	111%
Dietary Fiber 33.70g	120%
Total Sugars 148.20g
Protein 43.40g	87%

Vitamin D 132IU	660%
Calcium 409mg	31%
Iron 12mg	64%
Potassium 1257mg	27%

*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: 10.8%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 78.2%