Lectin-free Cranberry-Orange Muffin Recipe (3 easy steps) (2024)

FAQs

Is Cranberry lectin free? ›

Cranberries contain numerous chemicals with interesting properties: proanthocyanidins, triterpenoids, lectins, catechins, ascorbic acid, benzoic acid, quinic acid, oxalic acid, citric acid and malic acid.

Mcdonald's Ca Muffin Cranberry Orange (1 serving) contains 66g total carbs, 64g net carbs, 8g fat, 6g protein, and 360 calories.

contains 330 calories per 99 g serving.

Active lectins are what's found in raw plants. But boiling, baking, pressure-cooking and soaking can deactivate those lectins, so they're not going to have the same effect as they would if you ate them raw. Fermentation, sprouting and removing peels and seeds can also reduce the amount of active lectin in plant foods.

Lectins everywhere

“Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruit, and berries, including blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries, and many other fruits like pomegranate, grapes, cherries, quinces, apples, watermelon, banana, papaya, plums, and currants are also sources of dietary lectins.”

Cranberry Orange Muffin. Our Cranberry Orange Muffin is no longer available. Craving something sweet? Try our other bakery treats below.

Ingredients: Unbleached enriched wheat flour, sugar, water, cranberries, liquid egg white, vegetable oil, yogurt (skim milk, skim milk powder, modified corn starch, pectin, carrageenan, active bacterial culture), buttermilk (skimmed milk, bacterial culture, salt), oranges, orange juice concentrate, baking powder, faba ...

Kroger Cranberry Orange Muffin (1 muffin) contains 35g total carbs, 34g net carbs, 23g fat, 6g protein, and 450 calories.

McDonald's Multi-Grain Berry Muffin (pictured) is a pleasant surprise: it has the lowest calorie count of all the muffins I looked at and boasts a healthy 6 grams of fiber. Watch out for their Blueberry Muffin, however, which packs in 45% of the daily value of saturated fat (based on a 2,000-calorie diet).

Why are muffins not available at McDonald's? ›

McDonald's on Tuesday said that it is “phasing out” its McCafé Bakery lineup featuring its Apple Fritter, Blueberry Muffin and Cinnamon Roll, less than three years after their introduction. “We're always listening to fans and adjusting our menu based on what they crave,” the company said in a statement.

*This muffin has 280 calories and 7 grams of sugar per serving as compared to the full-sugar version that has 330 calories and 20 grams of sugar per serving.

Per Serving: 174 calories; calories from fat 26%; fat 5g; saturated fat 2.7g; mono fat 1.4g; poly fat 0.4g; protein 3.2g; carbohydrates 29.2g; fiber 0.7g; cholesterol 30mg; iron 1.2mg; sodium 182mg; calcium 69mg.

There are foods that are low in lectin, eggs are free of the lectin hormone. Kiwi fruits, broccoli, cauliflower, and sprouts are considered a lectin blocker as are cranberries, blueberries and avocados.

Cranberries: Destroy Lectins with D-Mannose

Research suggests that D-Mannose can also protect against infections (8). This compound also has broad benefits that go beyond blocking lectins: it can help help maintain urinary tract and gastrointestinal health.

Digestive Health

Cranberries are good for your gut, and a healthy gut is important for a lot of things, such as immunity, longevity and healthy aging. Compounds called proanthocyanidins provide cranberries' vibrant color and also work as antimicrobial agents. They can help prevent bad bacteria, such as E.

The lectin-free diet impacts many healthy foods, and this diet lacks essential nutrients like fibre and may differ based on the type of fruits. Lectin-free fruits include pomegranates, lemons, beets, blackberries, blueberries, apples, plums, sweet oranges, tangerines, and dates.