Muesli muffins with almonds and cranberries

Whole grains, cranberries and almonds jack up the nutrient power in these muffins compared to common, cake-like ones. 
Recipe and photo provided by CanolaInfo.org
240 cal Serves 12
Prep time 0h 20m
Cook time 0h 20m
Total time 0h 40m
Muesli muffins with almonds and cranberries on kitchen counter

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Lightly spray 12-cup, non-stick muffin pan with cooking spray.
  2. Step 2

    In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, flaxseed, cinnamon and baking soda.
  3. Step 3

    In small bowl, combine almonds, 1/4 cup (50 mL) oats and 1/4 cup (50 mL) cranberries and set aside. Stir remaining oats and cranberries into flour mixture until well blended.
  4. Step 4

    In medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, canola oil, pear purée, egg and almond extract. Stir yogurt mixture into flour mixture until just blended. Do not overmix.
  5. Step 5

    Spoon equal amounts of batter into muffin cups. Sprinkle evenly with reserved almond mixture. Bake 18 to 20 minutes. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Remove from pan; serve warm or let cool to room temperature.

Nutritional information

Per serving (1 muffin)

Calories
240
Protein
6 g
Sodium
15 mg
Potassium
73 mg
Total fat
9 g
Saturated fat
1 g
Cholesterol
15 mg
Carbohydrates
34 g
Fibre
3 g
Sugars
18 g
Added sugars
10 g