Thursday, December 15, 2011

Cranberry Yogurt Muffins

It's 10 more days to Christmas...

I still have lots of shopping and wrapping to do. Plus lots of parties to organize and attend.... I'm totally exhausted!

These super-light-and-easy muffins are great breakfast to serve during this busy plus feasting season. They are low in their fat and sugar contents and yet delicious and great for party hangovers. LOL.

cranberry yogurt muffins



cranberry yogurt muffin

Here's the recipe from Australian Good Food Magazine, Dec 2011 / Jan 2012 issue.
(with my modification in blue)

Preheat oven to 190°C or 170°C fan forced. 

Mix 2 cup self-raising flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 cup dried cranberries and 1/2 cup brown sugar in a bowl.

Stir in 1 egg, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 cup natural yogurt and 200g frozen cranberries.

Spoon into a greased 12 hole, 1/3 cup capacity muffin pan. Bake for 20 to 25 min until firm and golden. Serve warm.

Note: 
Using half amount of the recipe, I made 7 standard-size muffins. I realised that the muffins are wet inside when they were baked for 25 min and so I extended my baking time to a total of 30 to 35 min. (25 min at 170°C fan forced and 5 to 10 min extra at 160°C fan forced). When the muffins were cooled completely, I drizzled 1 tsp of my lemon icing on each muffin and decorate each muffin with a small pinch of Christmas sprinkles.


My lemon icing (approximately for 7 muffins):

1 tbsp icing sugar
2 tsp lemon juice

Mix both until they form a smooth paste.

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45 comments:

  1. Cucina49December 15, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I hear you--I still have so much to do too! These muffins look perfect.

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  2. Jessica | CajunliciousDecember 15, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    These look so delicious, I love anything cranberry!

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  3. SommerDecember 15, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    these look AMAZING! gorgeous lovely, everything!!! mmmmmmmmm mmmmmm. Please excuse my over-enthusiasm, but dang! lol

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  4. tigerfishDecember 15, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    This is so festive! The cranberries and the green and red sprinkles! :)

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  5. Ana RegaladoDecember 15, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    These are really good ! Love the cranberry & yogurt combination ;)

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  6. SandraDecember 15, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Oh my what a wonderful looking muffins..better said mouthwatering!!!!

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  7. pingDecember 15, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    I'm with you. Sounds like most everyone's a little out of sorts this year. I still haven't got presents! Maybe I'll make a batch of these to give away. They're so festive and as you say, low fat and great for hangovers! Definitely will need this for myself! :D

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  8. Baking SerendipityDecember 15, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    So pretty! I love the added sprinkles and could definitely use a simple breakfast during this crazy season :)

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  9. Baking SerendipityDecember 15, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    So pretty! I love the sprinkles and could definitely use a simple breakfast :)

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  10. JeannieDecember 15, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Look delicious and moist! I love the studs of cranberries peeking through and yoghurt goes well with cranberries:)

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  11. Honey Bee SweetsDecember 15, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Loooks really moist! I bet this recipe is good with most berries?

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  12. ShoutforfoodDecember 15, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Oh boy..they look so edibly scrumptious.

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  13. kitchen flavoursDecember 15, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Your muffins looks wonderful, Zoe! Love the look of the cranberries oozing with juices in the moist soft muffins!
    I have tons of shopping that is not done yet! Sigh...!!

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  14. RadhikaDecember 15, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    I love the last click so much. So moist and the color of the cranberries has given the muffins a lovely hue.

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  15. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    The lemon icing drizzle is a brilliant idea.

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  16. Love2cook MalaysiaDecember 15, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    So colourful and pretty! Loved to grab some over now :)

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  17. lenaDecember 15, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    zoe, your muffins look wonderful and so festive looking!!i really cant stop admiring your photos especially the last one!

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  18. Kitchen BelleiciousDecember 15, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    I am baking these for not only my son but myself! Wow, they look incredible!

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  19. JanineDecember 16, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    totally adore the little sprinkles of green and red, just makes it so christmassy!

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  20. RachanaDecember 16, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    The muffins look so delicious and moist.

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  21. Gloria BakerDecember 16, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    look beautiful and festive, I love them!!! gloria

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  22. Angie's RecipesDecember 16, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    They are so moist and loaded with cranberries!

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  23. Priya SureshDecember 16, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Muffins looks absolutely stunning and super moist..

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  24. Veronica's KitchenDecember 16, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    I'm not much better than you this Christmas! I haven't written Christmas cards (e-mail or FB will do) yet and the shopping is not finished...hopefully have to get it all done by next week. Cranberry muffins are very nice, my son always love it!

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  25. StephanieDecember 16, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    These look delicious. Very festive. I love using yogurt in muffins too. It keeps them moist.

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  26. Baking AddictDecember 16, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Love the look of these muffins! low fat too what a bonus :)

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  27. kyleenDecember 16, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Ughh I'm not even in the holiday state of mind yet; all I can think about are all the tests/assignments I have due next week... The muffins look so fluffy and delicious!

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  28. tinyskilletDecember 16, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Hi Zoe, I love the looks of this muffin. Looks like it's packed with flavor! and full of color!

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  29. Rumana RawatDecember 16, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Super blog u have.. and muffins looks awesome:)

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  30. VictorDecember 16, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    I love putting yoghurt in baking, it provides such a moist and fluffy texture.

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  31. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)December 16, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Looks fabulous! Feel like grabbing this :)

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  32. CheahDecember 17, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    They look so cute and I'm sure kids will love them.

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  33. MickeyDecember 17, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Those are gorgeous Zoe! I will have to put these on my to do list! Thanks
    mickey

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  34. KaterinaDecember 18, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    I love their colors and they look super fluffy! Lots of things to do before Christmas, I know, I am living it too!

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  35. ShaheenDecember 18, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Yogurt and cranberries, wow - they do look super moist.

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  36. LeniaDecember 18, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Great combination of ingredients!They must be really yummy!Kisses,dear!

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  37. Jayanthy KumaranDecember 18, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    love the lipsmacking presentation ...fab cliks..
    Tasty Appetite

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  38. AmeliaDecember 19, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Hi Zoe, your muffin look so delicious. Can I have 2 pieces, please!yum yum
    Have a nice day.

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  39. LisaDecember 19, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Those Christmas sprinkles add just the right touch.

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  40. muppyDecember 19, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    i have never tried much with cranberry but these look so yummy :)

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  41. DianaDecember 20, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Yum! So festive!!

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  42. Melanie @ Melanie CooksDecember 21, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    These muffins are so cute and colorful!

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  43. ElpinikiDecember 21, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    They look so beautiful!
    I love your blog and your "bake along" and I d like to participate sometimes!
    Nice finding you!
    Visit me at: my-greek-cooking.blogspot.com

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  44. raquelDecember 21, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    muffins looks moist and the cranberry wow just looking at it I know it's tasty...yummy

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  45. Jessie-CookingMomentsJanuary 11, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    I like the last picture the most. The muffin looked so moist & soft! I didn't tried this recipe b4 but I've made cranberry yoghurt chiffon cupcake b4. They were great!

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