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Cranberry Ricotta Muffins

Olivia Daly
Delicious healthier cranberry ricotta muffins are packed with tart cranberries, cardamom and creamy ricotta. The perfect winter or holiday muffin.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup (20g) ground flaxseed
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup (90g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup (220g) ricotta cheese (reduced fat or regular)
  • 1/3 cup (60g) canola oil
  • 1/3 cup (75g) unsweetened oat milk (or milk of choice, not skim)
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (110g) cranberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp turbinado sugar (optional topping)

Instructions
 

  • Line or spray a 12 tin muffin pan. Preheat your oven to 425℉.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add the flour, ground flaxseed, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cardamom. Whisk gently to combine.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs and sugar. Whisk to combine. Then add the ricotta, canola oil, milk and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined, for about 1 minute.
  • Add the dry mixture into wet and fold together with a spatula until almost combined. Add in the cranberries and fold a couple more times until just combined. DON'T overmix!
  • Scoop the muffin mix into the lined tins, each cup will be a little over full. If using, sprinkle some turbinado sugar onto the top of each muffin.
  • Bake at 425℉ for 5 minutes, then drop the temperature to 350℉ and bake for an additional 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to completely cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months and enjoy!
Keyword Cranberry Cardamom Muffins, Cranberry Cardamom Ricotta Muffins, Cranberry Christmas Muffins, Cranberry Muffins, Cranberry Ricotta Muffins
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