Sunshine Muffins Recipe

Name: Sunshine Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 orange; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 large egg whites; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt; 2 cups grated carrots; 2 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, divided; 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped

Servings: persons

2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 orange
3/4 cup sugar
2 large egg whites
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
2 cups grated carrots
2 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, divided
1/4 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Line muffin cups with paper liners.
2
In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients (through salt). In another bowl, grate 1 tsp orange zest and squeeze 1/4 cup juice. Whisk in the sugar, egg whites, oil, and yogurt. Stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Fold in carrots and 1 1/2 cups cranberries.
3
Divide batter among muffin cups. Top with pistachios and remaining cranberries.
4
Bake until a toothpick inserted in a muffin comes out clean (22-25 minutes). Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Unmold; cool completely on rack.

664

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, and more.

Yes, Sunshine Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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