Cran-Apple Muffins for Thanksgiving Breakfast

About this time of year, I start to give up my obsession with all things pumpkin in favor of the tart flavor of cranberries.  Are you with me on this?

These Cran-Apple Muffins scream out with fall flavor and that makes them perfect to bake now and add to your Thanksgiving breakfast menu this year.

A Taste of Fall with Cranberry-Apple Muffins

This delicious cranberry-apple muffin will be perfect for your breakfast table. The combination of sweet and tart is a perfect way to wake up your senses in the morning.  

A basket of these freshly-baked muffins on your Thanksgiving breakfast table will be perfect with steaming hot coffee, a cup of tea, or warm apple cider.
Holiday mornings are hectic. Making a batch of muffins for a quick and easy breakfast will satisfy your family and help your morning go smoothly.

The Reasons You'll Love Apple Cranberry Muffins

You don't have to save these muffins for a holiday breakfast.  The flavors of apples and cranberries will make any fall morning feel like a special day.

The combination of sweet-tart flavors from apples and cranberries is delightful and unexpected.

Muffins are easy to prepare and bake quickly.  You can have warm muffins ready for breakfast or brunch in a snap.

These cran-apple muffins freeze very well when wrapped individually in plastic wrap and sealed in a zip-top freezer bag.  Be happy if there are any leftovers.  You'll be grateful for them as the holiday season progresses and you need a quick morning pick me up or a grab-and-go breakfast on a hectic day.

Other Muffin and Quick Bread Recipes You'll Love

Mom's Apple Muffins

Morning Glory Muffins
Legendary Blueberry Muffins
Chocolate Chip Banana Walnut Muffins
Pumpkin Bread or Muffins
Cranberry Bread

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Author: Donna Urso

Apple-Cranberry Muffins

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 35 Min

A tasty fall muffin filled with apples, cranberries, and nuts.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 medium unpeeled apple, diced
• 3/4 cup fresh cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease your muffin pan.
2. Whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl mix together the eggs, brown sugar, oil, sour cream, and vanilla until combined.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until just combined. Fold in the apples, cranberries, and walnuts all at once. Don't over mix.
4. Scoop the batter evenly into the muffin tins. Sprinkle sugar on the top of each muffin for a little extra crunch. I like turbinado sugar.
5. Bake for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

208.92

Fat (grams)

11.64

Sat. Fat (grams)

1.70

Carbs (grams)

22.41

Fiber (grams)

1.55

Net carbs

20.86

Sugar (grams)

6.21

Protein (grams)

4.32

Sodium (milligrams)

196.80

Cholesterol (grams)

40.59

©Just One Donna

Enjoy!