I have been cravings cranberries for months now and today was the day. My favorite use is honestly probably in martinis but you can’t drink those everyday. There is something so nice about their tartness in a sweet surrounding. Plus they are full of antioxidants and so really good for you!
I love making muffins to take to work for breakfast and I always try to keep them on the healthy side since muffins can definitely go in the cakey direction. I actually knew I wanted to make cranberry oatmeal muffins with some sort of nut on the way home so I googled for an exact recipe when I got home and found this one.
(makes 12 muffins)
1.5 cups fresh cranberries, chopped
¼ cup white sugar
1C oats
1 cup buttermilk
⅓ cup canola oil
½ cup brown sugar, (can sub white)
1 egg
½ cup flour
½ cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped, optional
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 12 muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine cranberries and 1/4C white sugar. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine oats and buttermilk. Let stand for 5 – 10 minutes. Add oil, brown sugar, and egg. Beat until mixed. Add flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until mixed. Add cranberries and stir until mixed. Add nuts if desired.
Spoon mixture into muffin tins, filling 2/3 full. Bake for 20 – 30 minutes or until lightly browned and set in the middle. Remove from pans and cool on a rack.
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um….
you’re not supposed to have cranberri martinis everyday?
No one told me!!
I wish! I really like traditional gin martinis and cosmos as well as anything tart and citrusy. Can’t stand the sweet martinis which are so in Vogue. But yes, I should totally make some homemade martinis with cranberries, you may have inspired me.
I don’t see the oatmeal measaurement? Am I missing something?
Ohh good catch, thanks I have updated it.
Katerina, I found your site via google while searching for muffin recipes. I love these muffins and have made them twice in the past 2 weeks. Can't wait to try more of your recipes – I've made a list! Thanks for posting, I'll be checking back often.
Kelly I am so glad you like them! I should make another batch.
Is the amount of salt correct in this recipe? The batter seemed salty when i tested it. The muffins not so much but I can still taste the salt. I would probably decrease the amount next time. Great recipe though!