Cranberry and Orange Muffins
These slimming-friendly Cranberry and Orange Muffins are packed with some of our most-loved festive flavours. They’re so simple to whip up, whether you’re making them from scratch for breakfast on Christmas morning or baking them a couple of days ahead. Just pop them in an airtight container, and they’ll stay fresh until the big day.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories122
- Carbs18g
- Protein3.4g
- Fat4.4g
- Saturates1g
- Sugars4.1g
For the full list of ingredients and comprehensive instructions, please see the recipe card below. Before you scroll, there’s important stuff in the blurb!
There’s so much festive flavour in every bite of these scrumptious Cranberry and Orange Muffins. Keep them stashed away in an airtight container, ready to enjoy with a Christmas Hot Chocolate or an Eggnog Latte.
To give these muffins their Christmassy magic, we’ve combined the sweetness of cranberries with zesty orange, and warming mixed spice, creating an irresistible mix of festive flavours. The method is so simple to follow, you could easily rustle up a batch on Christmas morning – ready to serve as part of a lavish breakfast spread.
This recipe is far too tasty to save for just once a year. The combination of zingy fruits and spice makes for a delicious, low-calorie sweet treat all year round.
For more Xmas inspiration that’ll leave you feeling merry and bright, take a scroll through our blog of Christmas dessert ideas by tapping here.
What diets are these Cranberry and Orange Muffins suitable for?
These Cranberry and Orange Muffins are suitable for vegetarian diets.
You can make a batch that’s suitable for gluten-free diets, as long as you swap out the following ingredients for gluten-free alternatives:
- Self-raising flour
- Baking powder
You’ll need to use a dairy-free fat-free Greek yoghurt, to make this recipe suitable for dairy-free diets.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Cranberry and Orange Muffins?
We’ve kept our ingredients list short and simple for this festive sweet treat.
We like to use silicone cupcake liners because they’re usually non-stick.
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Reusable silicone cupcake liners come in really handy for this recipe, and other bakes.
You’ll be able to find dried cranberries at most supermarkets, or on Amazon.
How many calories are in these Cranberry and Orange Muffins?
There are 122 calories per portion in these Cranberry and Orange Muffins, which means they fall into our Everyday Light recipe category. If you’re counting calories or following one of the popular diet plans like Weight Watchers, this recipe fits in perfectly!
NHS guidelines suggest men should aim for 2,500 calories per day to maintain a healthy body weight, and women require around 2000 calories. Each person has different calorie requirements depending on their goal, so you may want to adjust your daily calorie intake according to your own personal goal.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan. Line a 12-hole muffin tray with cupcake cases.
Step 2
Mix the flour, baking powder, cranberries, sweetener, and mixed spice together in a large bowl.
Step 3
Beat the egg, melted spread, orange juice, orange zest and yoghurt together in a separate bowl.
Step 4
Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients, and pour in the liquid. Mix lightly until combined. Don’t over mix or your muffins will be tough.
Step 5
Spoon the mixture equally, between the cupcake cases.
Step 6
Mix the mixed spice and granulated sweetener together and sprinkle over the top of the muffins.
Step 7
Pop in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, until the muffins are risen and springy, and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Step 8
Allow to cool, then serve. These will keep for 3-4 days in an airtight tin.
What could I serve with these Cranberry and Orange Muffins?
You’ll love nibbling on these Cranberry and Orange Muffins as part of a selection of festive sweet treats. Try any of these Christmas recipes:
How do you know when Cranberry and Orange Muffins are ready?
You’ll need to bake these Cranberry and Orange Muffins until they’re risen and springy. This will take around 15 minutes.
Here in the UK, the standard advice is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and maintained that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep you and your family safe!
How long can you keep Cranberry and Orange Muffins in the fridge?
Store any leftovers in an airtight container with a lid. You can keep leftover muffins for approximately 3-4 days.
Can I freeze Cranberry and Orange Muffins?
Yes, you can! These muffins can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze them as soon as they are cold enough
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing
Don’t forget to add a label that says ‘Cranberry and Orange Muffins’, along with the date you’re stashing them away.
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Cranberry and Orange Muffins
These slimming-friendly Cranberry and Orange Muffins are packed with some of our most-loved festive flavours, for only 122 calories each.
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
15 MINS
- KCals 122
- Carbs 18G
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C fan. Line a 12-hole muffin tray with cupcake cases.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, cranberries, sweetener, and mixed spice together in a large bowl.
- Beat the egg, melted spread, orange juice, orange zest and yoghurt together in a separate bowl.
- Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients, and pour in the liquid. Mix lightly until combined. Don't over mix or your muffins will be tough.
- Spoon the mixture equally, between the cupcake cases.
- Mix the mixed spice and granulated sweetener together and sprinkle over the top of the muffins.
- Pop in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, until the muffins are risen and springy, and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
- Allow to cool, then serve. These will keep for 3-4 days in an airtight tin.
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