Orange-Cranberry Wheat Germ Muffins

By molpel

These muffins are at their best warm, so reheat briefly if you make ahead. Wheat germ is an excellent source of vitamin E.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 6 3/4 ounces)
• 1/2 cup raw wheat germ
• 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 large eggs
• Cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°.

Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 7 ingredients (through nutmeg) in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Make a well in center of mixture.

Combine brown sugar, oil, rind, juice, and eggs; stir with a whisk. Add egg mixture to flour mixture; stir just until combined. Spoon batter into 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake at 375° for 17 minutes or until muffins spring back when touched in center.