Whole-Wheat Cranberry Orange Walnut Muffins

Often times I get frustrated because I cannot find a recipe that is exactly what I want. So what do I do?? Make up my own recipe! Such is the case for this one. I have been craving this kind of muffin since I LOVE cranberries and it is such a festive holiday food, not to mention very good for you. Cranberries are full of antioxidants, vitamin C, fiber, among many other important vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. Add heart healthy walnuts, vitamin C rich orange juice, and healthy whole-wheat flour and these muffins are a delicious and guilt-free treat. Eat them warmed spread with a little bit of butter and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole-wheat flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• Zest of one orange
• Juice of one orange
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 12 oz. bag fresh cranberries
• 1/2 cup walnuts

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line muffin tins with muffin cups (of course I use festive Santa ones )
2. In a medium sized mixing bowl, gently combine flour, sugar, and baking powder. Set aside.
3. Mix together eggs, vanilla, sugar, canola oil, orange zest, and orange juices. Slowly add in flour mixture. Then gently add in walnuts and cranberries.
4. Scoop into muffin tins- I filled them up to the top using one scoop of a big spoon. It will look like a lot but they do not rise too much.
5. Place in oven and bake for 15 minutes. Test with a toothpick to make sure they are fully cooked.

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