Description
Delightful Cranberry Orange Muffins are the perfect morning treat, blending the zesty brightness of orange with the tartness of fresh cranberries. These fluffy muffins are not only easy to make but also a delightful addition to your breakfast or snack options. With their beautiful golden tops and sweet citrus aroma, they promise to brighten even the cloudiest of days. Enjoy them warm from the oven or at room temperature spread with butter or jam.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, then mix in melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; do not over-mix.
- Fold in cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Fill muffin cups three-quarters full and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg