Oatmeal Cranberry Muffins

By Alexandra Caspero on November 29, 2017
Oatmeal muffins with fresh cranberries and walnuts.
Makes 12 Muffins

Oatmeal Cranberry Muffins! Healthy muffins, perfect for the holidays. 

Cranberry is such an underrated flavor. I noticed this around our Thanksgiving table last week, when most of the family opted out of a dollop of cranberry compote for their plates.

Me? I love cranberry anything and the tart bite pairs perfectly with crunchy walnuts and hearty grains, like in these oatmeal cranberry muffins.

Now is the time of year to stock up on fresh cranberries. I’ve currently got 6 bags in my freezer, to enjoy in these muffins and to make smoothies, breads and salads in the coming months. Since fresh cranberries are usually only available this time of year, make sure to stock up to enjoy these cranberry muffins throughout the coming year. No need to do anything special, freeze them in the bag they come in and you’re good to go.

Oatmeal Cranberry Muffins! Healthy muffins, perfect for the holidays. Oatmeal muffins with fresh cranberries and walnuts. | www.delishknowledge.comOatmeal Cranberry Muffins! Healthy muffins, perfect for the holidays. Oatmeal muffins with fresh cranberries and walnuts. | www.delishknowledge.com

If you are looking for a simple gift to give to friends this holiday season, may I suggest a batch of these muffins?

I’m a big fan of edible gifts. It goes right in line with how I view gift-giving in general; I prefer to send something homemade, edible or in the form of a book. I usually make a few batches of various baked goods to put in baskets for neighbors and BL’s co-workers and I know these cranberry muffins will make an appearance this year.

Oatmeal Cranberry Muffins! Healthy muffins, perfect for the holidays. Oatmeal muffins with fresh cranberries and walnuts. | www.delishknowledge.com

Oatmeal Cranberry Muffins! Healthy muffins, perfect for the holidays. Oatmeal muffins with fresh cranberries and walnuts. | www.delishknowledge.com

They are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. For added moisture, I’m using applesauce (my chai applesauce also tastes delicious in this recipe) and a homemade ‘buttermilk’ of soy milk and apple cider vinegar. The added acid helps keep these muffins moist and tender by breaking down the gluten and prevents the cranberries and walnuts from acquiring a blue tinge as they bake.

To prevent the cranberries from sinking to the bottom of the batter as they bake, I toss them with a little sugar (flour will also do the trick) before stirring them in.

Oatmeal Cranberry Muffins! Healthy muffins, perfect for the holidays. Oatmeal muffins with fresh cranberries and walnuts. | www.delishknowledge.com Oatmeal Cranberry Muffins! Healthy muffins, perfect for the holidays. Oatmeal muffins with fresh cranberries and walnuts. | www.delishknowledge.com

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Oatmeal Cranberry Muffins! Healthy muffins, perfect for the holidays. Oatmeal muffins with fresh cranberries and walnuts. | www.delishknowledge.com

Oatmeal Cranberry Muffins

  • Author: Alex Caspero
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Total Time: 31 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Category: breakfast, brunch, snack
  • Cuisine: Holiday, American

Description

Oatmeal Cranberry Muffins! Healthy muffins, perfect for the holidays. Oatmeal muffins with fresh cranberries and walnuts.


  • Author: Alex Caspero
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Total Time: 31 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Category: breakfast, brunch, snack
  • Cuisine: Holiday, American
  • Author: Alex Caspero
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Total Time: 31 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Category: breakfast, brunch, snack
  • Cuisine: Holiday, American
Scale

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 1/4 cups rolled oats (not steel cut)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1/2 cup low-fat or soy milk mixed with 2 teaspoons vinegar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 3/4 cup fresh cranberries tossed with 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Combine the flour, oats, baking powder, soda, salt and spices in a large bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, milk with vinegar, sugar, egg and vanilla until well-mixed. Add the applesauce mixture to the oatmeal mixture and stir until just combined.
  4. Stir in the walnuts and cranberries.
  5. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly spray with cooking spray. Fill 2/3 of the way full and bake for 16-18 minutes until golden browned and toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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Oatmeal Cranberry Muffins! Healthy muffins, perfect for the holidays. Oatmeal muffins with fresh cranberries and walnuts. | www.delishknowledge.com
 

Meet Alex Caspero

Alex Caspero is a Registered Dietitian, New York Times Bestselling Plant-Based Chef and mom of two. She aims to cut through the nutrition noise by providing real-life, nourishing tips for body and mind. Learn more about Alex.

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    1. Robin
      May 13, 2021 AT 8:13 am

      Can you make this recipe with gluten free flour?

      1. Alex
        May 14, 2021 AT 9:02 am

        Hi Robin, it will likely work with a 1:1 gluten-free flour substitute.

    2. Megan
      December 10, 2017 AT 11:06 am

      I want to make these this week but I need a substitute for cardamom?

    3. Caitlin J
      November 29, 2017 AT 8:54 am

      Would frozen cranberries work? Thaw and drain the excess fluid first?

      1. Alex
        November 29, 2017 AT 2:44 pm

        Hi Caitlin, frozen cranberries should work fine- I wouldn’t even thaw them, just throw them right into the batter (assuming there isn’t any excess ice on them.) I use frozen cranberries in baked goods often and don’t thaw them beforehand.