Cranberry Yam Muffins

Cranberries are native to North America and were used by Native Americans for their medicinal properties before becoming a popular ingredient in cooking.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Cranberry Yam Muffins

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Bakery, Breakfast, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2640

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Yam, cooked and mashed
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Fresh cranberries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, mashed yam, milk, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the fresh cranberries.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g11%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 18g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.