Mediterranean Diet Cranberry Orange Muffins, delicious whole wheat muffins made with orange juice and dried cranberries.

3.50 from 2 votes

See The Recipe- (warning, jumping to recipe can result in missing important information including alternative ingredients and tips. Also, as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases made via the links on this website.)

Mediterranean Diet Cranberry Orange Muffins are a perfect way to start the day.

I like how well the cranberries go with this recipe.

Mediterranean Diet Cranberry Orange Muffins

This is a simple muffin recipe made with whole wheat flour.
These muffins are also flavored with orange juice and cranberries.

Have you tried my recipe for Whole Wheat Flour Muffins made with Strawberries??

That recipe is a lot like this one in that is used whole wheat flour.
However, that recipe is made with strawberries while this recipe is made with cranberries.

Do you want to learn more about the Mediterranean Diet?
Find out how to follow the Mediterranean Diet here.

You may be wondering what does orange juice do in baking.

Certainly, adding orange juice means that we are adding orange flavor to the recipe.
Also, orange juice adds its own natural sugar which means that we do not need to add as much of our own.

Here is what else the orange juice adds to this recipe.
Orange juice adds moisture to this recipe as it is liquid.
It also adds all of the nutrients that you would expect to find in the juice.

There are some differences between using whole wheat flour and using all purpose flour in a muffin recipe such as this one..

When it comes to baked goods, the results from using whole wheat rather than regular all purpose flour can be different.
Whole wheat flour tends to make the texture of muffins more dry.

Whole wheat flour is a more fibrous (and healthier for many of us as a result) flour.

Feel free to substitute in regular all purpose flour for half of the whole wheat flour.
Another option is to add a tablespoon or two of a neutral oil, such as canola oil, to make your muffins more moist.

Mediterranean Diet Cranberry Orange Muffins

Tips for making these whole wheat orange juice muffins.

This recipe works best when you use freshly squeezed orange juice if possible.
Orange juice with pulp is a personal choice that you can make as well.

Here are some more great tips for you.

Using fresh ingredients is essential for a recipe such as this one. This is especially true with the dry ingredients such as baking powder and baking soda.
This recipe calls for dried cranberries. I suggest using cranberries that have no other ingredients such as sugar. Raisins or other similar dried fruit are also suitable options.
Resist the urge to fill the muffin cups more than ¾ full. Doing so can cause your muffins to bake over the edges of the cups and onto the pan, a pain to clean up.
Make your muffins more impressive by using an extra large muffin pan or extra small or mini muffin pan.

People sometimes ask how do you use whole wheat flour.

Whole wheat flour is often used because it is considered by experts to be more a more nutritious option for flour.
It is also a good source for fiber, which is one reason why it is a favorite for the Mediterranean diet.

Here is what you may want to know about the whole wheat flour.

Whole wheat flour does not baked exactly like regular all purpose flour as it is more dense.
Expect that you will probably need to make adjustments as needed to the amount of flour or moisture that is added to a recipe as a result.

How to store whole wheat muffins.

These muffins should be stored in an air tight container.
They can also be frozen to enjoy later on!

Jump to Recipe

By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.

Be sure to follow me on Pinterest| Facebook | and Instagram.
Also, subscribe to my weekly newsletter!

--KEEP SCROLLING--

Mediterranean Diet Cranberry Orange Muffins

About this recipe for Whole Wheat Muffins.

This recipe for muffins uses whole wheat flour.
You are welcome to use all whole wheat flour or substitute in all purpose flour for half of the whole wheat flour for a 50/50 mix.

Because this recipe calls for whole wheat flour, you may need to make adjustments as needed.
Whole wheat flour is a more dense flour than regular all purpose flour which means that your muffins may seem dry or heavy.
Feel free to add additional moisture in the form of a neutral oil as needed.

Mediterranean Diet Cranberry Orange Muffins

Ingredients needed to make whole wheat cranberry muffins.

Whole Wheat Flour- 2 cups
Baking Powder- 2 teaspoons.
Baking Powder- ½ teaspoon.
Brown Sugar- ⅓ cup.
Orange Juice- 1 cup.
Eggs-2
Vanilla Extract- 1 teaspoon
Dried Cranberries- 1 cup.
Orange Zest- 1 tablespoon.

How to make Mediterranean Diet Cranberry Orange Muffins.

Preheat you oven to 375. Prep a muffin pan for nonstick (spray, oil, or muffin cups).
In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
Next, in a mixing bowl, beat together the brown sugar with the orange juice until smooth. Then stir in the eggs and the vanilla extract.
Add the dry ingredients from the first bowl to the mixing bowl, mixing until just combined. Then fold in the dried cranberries. You batter will most likely have a few lumps or will be thicker than normal.
Fill the muffin cups ⅔ of the way full. Then top each muffin with zest and additional cranberries as desired. You can also sprinkle sugar on top.
Bake the muffins for 18-20 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for five minutes before removing.

Thanks so much for visiting!

If you decide to make this recipe, please stop back and let me know how it turned out for you. Also, if you have any tips or tweaks to the recipe to share, please do so in the comment section below. My readers like to stop by periodically for updates on the recipes. Reading the comments below is helpful to these readers and hopefully to you too!!

Looking for a recipe that is not on my site?
Please let me know and I will on getting that recipe for you.
Happy baking, eating, and enjoying life!

Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.

Mediterranean Diet Cranberry Orange Muffins, delicious whole wheat muffins made with orange juice and dried cranberries.

Print Recipe

3.50 from 2 votes

Pin Recipe