Cranberry Orange Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain low-fat yoghurt
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
• 1 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

Preparation

1. heat the oven to 180°c. lightly grease muffin tins or place a muffin cup liner in each tin. in a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, eggs, oil, sugar, orange juice concentrate, orange zest and vanilla.
2. in another bowl, combine the flour, flaxseed, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
3. turn on mixer to low speed and slowly add the dry ingredients to the bowl of wet ingredients. mix until just incorporated, about 1-2 minutes.
4. fold in cranberries with a spoon or spatula.
5. scoop 1/4 cup of batter into each muffin well and bake for about 20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and toothpick comes out clean when inserted.