Description
Cranberry orange muffins are the perfect treat for cozy mornings, bursting with juicy cranberries and zesty orange flavor. These delightful muffins balance sweetness and tartness, making them an irresistible breakfast or snack option. Easy to prepare, they fill your kitchen with a warm aroma that invites everyone to the table. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or stored for later, these muffins will brighten your day and create cherished memories with every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen, thawed)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold in cranberries and orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange juice until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg