Cranberry Beet Muffins
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Can we get any more RED? A cranberry muffin recipe with sweet tasting beets to add extra nutrition & color overkill. Seeing lots of color when opening up a muffin makes our mouths water and double red is just awesome. Use raw cranberries for this recipe and frozen cooked beets as beets are a pain in the backside to prepare. ???
Cranberry Beet Muffins
Servings
12
Muffins
Prep time
15
Minutes
Cooking time
20
Minutes
Type
Muffins
Cranberry/Beet
Ingredients
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1 ¾ cups flour
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½ cup sugar
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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½ cup milk
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⅓ cup melted butter
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2 eggs
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1 tsp vanilla
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1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen)
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1 cup cooked and mashed beets (about 2 small beets, thawed from frozen)
Directions
- Preheat Oven – Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with liners or grease lightly.
- Dry – In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt.
- Wet – In another bowl, mix mashed beets, milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold – Gradually fold wet ingredients & cranberries into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Pour Batter – Divide the batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
- Bake – Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool – Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Enjoy ???
Notes
- Sweeter – If you’d like it a bit sweeter, add ¼ cup more sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup.
- Nuts – Walnuts or pecans go well with muffin recipes and add some crunch.
- Storage – store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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With Topping
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*** OTHER CRANBERRY MUFFIN RECIPES ***
- Hearty Cranberry Banana Muffins
- Cranberry Oat Raisin Muffins
- Cranberry Blueberry Muffins
- Dried Cranberry & Apricot Cobbler
- Cranberry & Blackberry Cobbler
- Cranberry Napoleons
- Cranberry Swirl Brownies
- Cranberry Mochi
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*** IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS; MAKE IT BETTER ***
THE BEST; Make a quick streusel topping by mixing butter, sugar, cinnamon, and oats or chopped nuts. Sprinkle on top before baking and transform them into bakery-worthy super muffins.
Cream Cheese Filling
Pipe a sweet cream cheese filling inside for a delightful surprise. Mix cream cheese with a bit of sugar and vanilla, and add a small bit in the center before baking.
Serve with a Drink
Serve these muffins with spiced chai, cranberry tea, or a citrusy mimosa to increase your popularity.
Garnish
Top each bar with sugared cranberries, a sprinkle of powdered sugar, or a sprig of fresh mint because presentation is 1/2 of the enjoyment.
Spread
Offer honey butter, cinnamon cream cheese, or cranberry jam as a spread for an extra flavor boost.
Powdered Sugar
A light dusting of powdered sugar gives a really nicet touch, making them look professionally baked. … ?
Make it Gooey!
