Healthy Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins
Healthy Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins blend warm pumpkin and spices with tart bursts of fresh and dried cranberries for a tender, lightly sweet bite. Whole wheat flour and oats add hearty texture and a wholesome feel, perfect for breakfast, lunchbox treats, or festive fall gatherings. Enjoy them warm with a hint of spice and fruity tang in every muffin.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Healthy Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 67
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line the cups with paper liners.
- 2
Stir the milk and vinegar together in a small bowl until evenly mixed. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, oats, baking soda, ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In another bowl, whisk the pumpkin, brown sugar, white sugar, vegetable oil, and egg; stir in the milk mixture until smooth. Stir in the flour mixture until just combined, then fold in the fresh and dried cranberries.
- 4
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each to the top.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in the tins for 5 minutes, then transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Calories 183.78 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 3.65 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 35.35 g 13%
- Total Fat 3.73 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.63 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 19.81 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 24.91 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.69 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 17.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 27.56 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.94 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 84.15 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 92.08 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 0.83 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.21 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Healthy Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins is made with 18 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 183.78 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Healthy Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Dried Cranberry. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Healthy Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 183.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Healthy Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 18 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Healthy Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins healthy?
- Healthy Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 183.78 calories and 3.65 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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