Description
Cranberry Orange Muffins are a delightful burst of flavor that transform your breakfast into a festive occasion. With the perfect balance of tart cranberries and zesty orange, these muffins are not only visually stunning but also easy to make. Enjoy them warm from the oven or as a sweet snack throughout the day. Perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy mornings at home, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups fresh cranberries (or frozen, unthawed)
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare muffin tins with liners or grease with butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, melted butter, eggs, orange juice, and zest until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in cranberries carefully to maintain their shape.
- Fill muffin tins about two-thirds full with batter and sprinkle sugar on top if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown; a toothpick should come out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg