Apple cranberry muffins

Using fruit purees helps reduce sugar and fat when baking. Change up the flavour by using sweet potato or pumpkin puree for the applesauce.
by Emily Richards PH Ec.
133 cal Serves 12
Prep time 0h 10m
Cook time 0h 12m
Total time 0h 22m
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Ingredients

Directions

  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, flax, baking powder, cinnamon and baking soda; set aside.

  2. Step 2

    In another bowl, whisk together applesauce, sugar, oil, egg and vanilla. Pour over flour mixture and stir until just combined. Stir in cranberries.

  3. Step 3

    Divide batter among 12 greased or paper lined muffin tins. Bake in 400° F (200° C) oven for about 12 minutes or until golden and firm when touched.

Nutritional information

Per serving (1 muffin)

Calories
133
Protein
3 g
Sodium
87 mg
Potassium
115 mg
Total fat
4 g
Saturated fat
0 g
Cholesterol
16 g
Carbohydrates
Fibre
3 g
Sugars
11 g
Added sugars
6 g

Recipe developed by Emily Richards, PH Ec. ©Heart and Stroke Foundation 2015.

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