Cranberry Orange Muffins (Gluten Free)

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners and lightly mist with a gluten free cooking spray or oil. Set aside.

Step 2: In the large mixing bowl to a stand mixer, beat together the butter, yogurt and sugar until smooth and thoroughly combined. Beat in eggs.

Step 3: Add 1/2 cup of the gluten free rolled oats to a food processor bowl and blend until finely ground. The 1/2 cup of ground oats should measure approximately 1/4 cup. Place the remaining oats and orange zest in a small bowl. Measure the juice from the orange. It measure 1/2 cup. Pour the 1/2 cup juice over the oats and allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes to soften.

Step 4: Whisk together the oat flour, flour blend, baking powder, xanthum gum and salt. Add to butter mixture and beat just until combined. Stir in the softened oats, orange juice and dried cranberries.

Step 5: Spoon mixture into prepared liners and bake in preheated oven 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from pan and allow muffins to cool completely on a wire rack before glazing.

Step 6: To make the glaze sift the powdered sugar into a bowl. Add zest and just enough of the orange juice to make a smooth glaze. When the muffins are completely cool glaze lightly and enjoy.