Cranberry Bliss English Muffins

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Courses: ,
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Soft, toasty English muffins meet a luscious vegan cream cheese topping kissed with fresh lemon and orange—bright, citrusy, and irresistibly creamy. Studded with chewy dried cranberries and finished with a delicate crunch of slivered almonds, this easy-to-make treat feels both comforting and a little indulgent.

Perfect for slow mornings, afternoon tea, or anytime you're craving something sweet, tangy, and cozy— simple ingredients, big flavor, and pure plant-based bliss in every bite.

Cream Cheese Topping
  • 2 English muffins (lightly toasted)
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries (finely chopped)
  • 1/8 cup slivered almonds (lightly toasted, optional)
  • 8 ounces vegan cream cheese (we like Kite Hill)
  • 3 tablespoon vegan butter
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. 1
    Cream Cheese Topping:

    In a small mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, butter, and confectioners' sugar.

  2. 2

    Add the remaining ingredients and continue to blend until the mixture is smooth.

     

  3. 3

    Toast the English muffin halves, and allow them to cool slightly.

  4. 4

    Spread each half with the cream cheese mixture, then sprinkle with the craisins, and finish with a sprinkle of almonds.

     

  5. 5

    Serve orange slices alongside the muffins with orange-spiced tea or your favorite coffee blend.

     

    Refrigerate and enjoy any leftover cream cheese topping within 5 to 7 days.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 274kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.1g21%
Saturated Fat 3.2g16%
Sodium 286mg12%
Potassium 168mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Sugars 16g
Protein 6.1g13%
Vitamin A 410 IU
Vitamin C 4.2 mg
Calcium 92 mg
Iron 2.1 mg
Vitamin E 1.6 mg
Vitamin K 7 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Folate 58 mcg
Magnesium 34 mg
Zinc 0.7 mg
Selenium 11 mcg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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