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cranberry orange muffin topped with sliced almonds

Cranberry Orange Muffins (gluten-free, whole grain, dairy-free)

Author Erin Dooner
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
These super moist and flavorful cranberry orange muffins use oat flour, making them 100% whole grain and gluten-free! With a dairy-free option.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (184 grams) flour see notes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs 50 grams each out of shell, room temperature
  • 2/3 cup (213 grams) honey
  • 3/4 cup (177 ml) canola oil or light olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons orange extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) fresh cranberries divided
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup (30 to 40 grams) sliced almonds for sprinkling on top, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with 12 muffin liners.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the oat flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
    2 cups (184 grams) flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, oil, orange zest, orange extract, vanilla extract and buttermilk.
    2 large eggs, 2/3 cup (213 grams) honey, 3/4 cup (177 ml) canola oil, 1 tablespoon orange zest, 1 1/4 teaspoons orange extract, 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk
  • Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir just until combined. Stir in 1 cup cranberries, reserving the rest to sprinkle on the top.
    1 1/2 cups (180 grams) fresh cranberries
  • Divide the batter among the liners, filling almost to the top, and sprinkle the remaining cranberries over the top.
    1/3 - 1/2 cup (30 to 40 grams) sliced almonds
  • Add sliced almonds, if using.
  • Bake for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes in the pan and then carefully turn them out onto a wire rack to cool. If you used almonds, you may want to tilt the pan and use a spoon to remove them from the pan so that the almonds don't fall off.
  • Once cool, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for 4 days.

Notes

  • For the flour, you can use 2 cups (184 grams) gluten-free oat flour or 2 cups (250 grams) white whole wheat flour for a non-GF version.
  • To make oat flour, pulse gluten-free oats in a food processor or coffee grinder until finely ground and powdery.
  • For dairy-free buttermilk, put 1 1/2 teaspoons of lemon juice in a 1/2 cup measuring cup. Fill with dairy-free milk (almond, soy, oat, etc. but not canned coconut milk), and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator. Values calculated without the optional almonds on top.
  • Source: My post on My Baking Addiction: gluten-free cranberry orange muffins.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 291mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 66IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 33
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