Cranberry Apple Raisin Muffins

These will quickly become your favorite muffins – and then they will quickly disappear from your kitchen as your family and friends discover them too. The muffin part of this is really just a vehicle for the tart, sweet fruit and the perfect amount of cinnamon.

Eat this with a glass of milk for breakfast or give one to your kids on their way out the door for soccer practice. They’re the perfect grab-and-go homemade snack.

Cranberry Apple Raisin Muffins

Servings

12

muffins
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or use 1 cup all-purpose and 1 cup whole wheat)

  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • 2 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

  • 2 tsp vanilla

  • 1 1/2 cup peeled and diced Granny Smith apple

  • 1 1/2 cup frozen cranberries (do not thaw)

  • 1/2 cup raisins

Directions

  • Heat the oven to 350° F. Spray a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or line with cupcake liners. Set aside.
  • Mix white and wheat flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the eggs and sugars and mix until smooth.
  • Whisk in the melted butter and vanilla, then stir in the cranberries, apples and raisins.
  • Pour the egg/fruit mixture over the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling them all evenly.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until browned and firm to the touch. Turn out onto a rack and cool.

Notes

  • Try adding flaxseed meal or wheat germ for added nutrition.
  • Top with sanding sugar before baking to make these extra fancy.

2 Comments

  1. These taste as good as I remember! I had these all the time when I was younger.

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