1 1/4cup(300 mL) whole cranberries, fresh or frozen
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare muffin tins with large muffin cup liners or lightly grease sides of tin.
In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
In a mixing bowl, blend together margarine, sugar and eggs. Add lentil purée, orange juice and zest.
Fold in dry ingredients until just blended and add cranberries.
Spoon mixture into prepared pan filling cups 3/4 full.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of muffins comes out clean.
Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 5-10 minutes, then remove muffins and let cool completely on wire rack.
Notes
To make lentil purée: drain and rinse 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) lentils. Place in food processor, add 1/2 cup (125 mL) hot water and blend until smooth and the consistency of canned pumpkin. Add additional water 1 Tbsp (15 mL) at a time to reach the proper consistency.
Unused lentil purée can be stored in an airtight container for 1-3 days in the refrigerator or frozen for up to 6 months.
Lentil purée can be used in other baking recipes or added to soups, stews or chili for thickening as well as added protein and fibre.
Amazing! So yummy! I substituted frozen blueberries for cranberries just because I had the blueberries on hand!
Can’t wait to try this
Would the type or colour of the lentil used matter? Would red lentils give the same light yellow colour pictured above?
Great question Donna! You might get a slightly darker muffin if you use a green, brown or whole red lentil compared to a red split lentil, but the muffins will still have a light colour and delicious flavour.
Amazing! So yummy! I substituted frozen blueberries for cranberries just because I had the blueberries on hand!
Can’t wait to try this
Would the type or colour of the lentil used matter? Would red lentils give the same light yellow colour pictured above?
Great question Donna! You might get a slightly darker muffin if you use a green, brown or whole red lentil compared to a red split lentil, but the muffins will still have a light colour and delicious flavour.