Cranberry Oat Muffins

I feel like I should start this blog with an apology... another Muffin Recipe.. whoopdie doo, right?  Well, the thing with muffin making is 1] they're quick and easy 2] they satisfy my need for something scrumptious to go with my morning coffee AND 3] I usually always have everything on hand to whip these out in a rush.  So, ANOTHER Muffin Recipe :)

Cranberry Oat Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• 2/3 cup rolled oats
• 1/3 cup sugar (heaping)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup mashed banana
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 cup+ fresh or frozen whole cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans [optional]
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• Directions:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the egg, milk, banana and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in cranberries and pecans.
  • Grease muffin tin; fill two-thirds full with batter. Bake at 400° for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. 
  • Yield: 9 muffins (regular) or 6 muffins (large)
  
  
  Bonus:  Less than 200 calories per [regular] muffin :)