Description
Homemade cranberry, orange and pecan muffins deliver a symphony of winter flavors in one delightful bite. Warm spices, tart cranberries, and nutty pecans create a comforting breakfast treat you’ll crave all morning long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ⅓ cups (575 ml) almond flour
- 1 cup (150 g) cranberries
- ½ cup (60 g) pecans, chopped
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup (40 g) coconut flour
- ¼ cup (85 g) honey
- ½ tbsp orange zest
- ½ cup (120 ml) orange juice
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare muffin tray with paper liners or coconut oil grease.
- Wet Ingredients Fusion: Whisk eggs, vanilla extract, melted coconut oil, raw honey, orange juice, and orange zest until seamlessly blended, creating a vibrant citrus-infused base.
- Flour Integration: Sprinkle baking soda over liquid mixture, then gradually fold in almond and coconut flours, mixing gently to maintain a light, airy consistency without overworking the batter.
- Fruit and Nut Incorporation: Tenderly fold whole cranberries and chopped pecans throughout the mixture, ensuring even distribution for balanced flavor and texture.
- Batter Portioning: Fill muffin cups 3/4 full, pressing lightly to create uniform shapes; optionally garnish tops with additional cranberries or pecan pieces for enhanced visual appeal.
- Baking Process: Place tray in preheated oven and bake 22-28 minutes, verifying doneness by inserting a toothpick that emerges clean and free of raw batter.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow muffins to rest in tray for 15-20 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before enjoying these aromatic, nutrient-rich treats.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Blend flour mixture gently to avoid tough, dense muffins; stir just until ingredients combine to maintain a light, fluffy texture.
- Cranberry Tip: Use fresh whole cranberries for bursts of tangy flavor; frozen berries work equally well if thawed and patted dry to prevent excess moisture.
- Flour Power: Almond and coconut flours create a gluten-free base with rich, nutty undertones; measure precisely for consistent baking results.
- Moisture Magic: Raw honey and coconut oil contribute natural sweetness and keep muffins incredibly moist, ensuring a tender crumb that stays fresh longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 18 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg