Chef Gary's - Cranberry Muffin Recipe

Cranberry Orange Muffins

Yummy with or without the icing. Gluten-free and dairy-free, but not flavor free. These muffins are great for breakfast or a little dessert pastry. What is Alpha-gal?

Servings: 12 ` Prep time: 30 min Cooking time: 20 to 22 min
Ready to eat in: 1 hr
Utensils: Muffin pan, cupcake papers, mixer and bowl

2½ cups gluten free flour mix - Hodgson Mill, Red Mill or King Arthur brands are good; 3 tab flax seeds; 1 pkg or 2 tsp xanthum gum; ¾ cup sugar; 1 tsp sea salt; 1¼ tsp baking powder; ¼ cup palm oil or coconut oil; ¼ cup Earth Balance soy free butter; 2 tsp frozen orange juice concentrate; 1 tsp vanilla; 2 eggs; ¾ cup rice milk; 1 cup dried cranberries; ½ cup chopped English walnuts - optional
Icing: 1 cup powdered sugar; 3 or 4 tsp water, orange juice or cranberry juice; Optional - grated orange peel or lemon peel

Directions

Combine all ingredients except cranberries and nuts, mix well with electric mixer. Add a little more rice milk if need to get a smooth pancake like batter. Fold in the fruit and nuts. Place cupcake papers in muffin tin and fill with batter, if you are not using papers grease the muffin tin. Bake at 375º F for 20 to 22 min or until tops are a golden brown. If you chose to ice the muffins, let them cool. Mix powdered sugar and juice with orange or lemon peel, spoon over the muffins.

Alternative Recipe Ideas

Raisins, fresh blueberries or your favorite dried fruit cut into small pieces

Chocolate chips - gluten and dairy free

Apple - fresh cut into small pieces

Coconut

Dates and nuts combined

Cherries - fresh or dried cut into half

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