Ingredients
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
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¾ cup nonfat plain yogurt
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⅓ cup canola oil
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1 large egg
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3 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest, divided
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups white whole-wheat flour (see Note)
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½ cup cornmeal, preferably medium or fine stone-ground
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen (thawed), coarsely chopped (see Tip)
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat 12 (1/2-cup) muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
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Whisk 1/2 cup sugar, yogurt, oil, egg, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla in a medium bowl.
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Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Add the yogurt mixture and fold until almost blended. Gently fold in cranberries. Divide the batter among the muffin cups. Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon lemon zest in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the tops of the muffins.
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Bake the muffins until golden brown and they spring back lightly to the touch, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Tips
Make Ahead Tip: Individually wrap in plastic and freeze in a freezer bag for up to 1 month. To reheat frozen muffins, remove plastic, wrap muffin in a paper towel and microwave on High for 30 to 60 seconds.
Equipment: Muffin tin with 12 (1/2-cup) cups
Note: White whole-wheat flour, made from a special variety of white wheat, is light in color and flavor but has the same nutritional properties as regular whole-wheat flour. It is available at large supermarkets and natural-foods stores and online at bobsredmill.com or kingarthurflour.com. Store it in the freezer.
Tip: To make quick work of chopping cranberries, place whole berries in a food processor and pulse a few times until the berries are coarsely chopped.
DIY Muffin Cups: Make your next batch of muffins or cupcakes the ultimate grab-and-go treat by lining your tin with muffin liners. No liners? No problem. Use 5-inch squares of parchment paper, coat each muffin cup with cooking spray, and push each square into the cups using a small can or bottle, pressing the paper up the sides. (It's OK if some of the paper is sticking out over the rim.) Fill each cup as directed.
Storage smarts: For long-term freezer storage, wrap your food in a layer of plastic wrap followed by a layer of foil. The plastic will help prevent freezer burn while the foil will help keep off-odors from seeping into the food.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
186 | Calories |
7g | Fat |
29g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Serving Size 1 muffin | |
Calories 186 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 29g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% |
Total Sugars 12g | |
Added Sugars 10g | 20% |
Protein 4g | 8% |
Total Fat 7g | 9% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
Cholesterol 16mg | 5% |
Vitamin A 43IU | 1% |
Vitamin C 5mg | 5% |
Folate 6mcg | 1% |
Sodium 255mg | 11% |
Calcium 82mg | 6% |
Iron 2mg | 13% |
Magnesium 11mg | 3% |
Potassium 96mg | 2% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.