Description
Cranberry orange muffins are a delightful blend of tangy cranberries and sweet, zesty orange, making them a perfect breakfast or snack option. With a golden-brown crust and fluffy interior, these muffins infuse your mornings with warmth and flavor. Easy to prepare, they are ideal for busy days or when hosting brunch gatherings. Enjoy these treats fresh from the oven or save them for later – either way, they’ll quickly become a favorite!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. In another bowl, combine milk, eggs, vegetable oil, and orange zest; mix until smooth.
- 4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- 5. Fold in cranberries without overmixing.
- 6. Spoon the batter into muffin tins about two-thirds full.
- 7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg