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Cranberry Chia Muffin in a plate in two halves about to be eaten with a fork
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Cranberry Chia Muffins

These soft and melt in mouth yet nutritious Cranberry Chia Muffins are so perfect for the holidays. Its made with fresh cranberries and super-food chia seeds. Along with being vegan and gluten free these are guilt free.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chia muffins, cranberry muffin recipe, cranberry muffins, fresh cranberry muffins, vegan cranberry recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 9
Calories 224kcal
Author Gunjan

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 3 tbsp warm water
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1/4 cup 100% pure maple syrup
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large bananas
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Soak chia seeds in the warm water and keep it aside.
  • Soak fresh cranberries in maple syrup and keep it aside.
  • Preheat oven at 350 degree Fahrenheit and prepare a muffin tray with a greased liner.
  • In a mixing bowl combine almond flour, baking soda and salt. Mix with a spoon until there are no lumps.
  • In a blender combine bananas, vanilla extract, olive oil and soaked chia seeds and blend smooth.
  • Now, pour the blended liquid into the dry ingredients and whip it with a spoon or a wired whip.
  • Lastly add the soaked cranberries (along the maple syrup in them) and fold it gently.
  • Now, pour the batter into 9 muffin cups and place the muffin tray at the bottom rack of the oven. Bake for 40 – 42 minutes or until the tester comes out clean.
  • Turn off the oven and Take out the muffin tray from the oven and let it cool completely before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg