ORANGE CRANBERRY WHEAT GERM MUFFINS

Orange Cranberry Wheat Germ Muffins image

Provided by dicentra

Time 27m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 6 3/4 ounces)
1/2 cup raw wheat germ
1/2 cup dried sweetened 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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.2, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 148, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 17.5, Protein 3.9