Description
Cranberry Orange Muffins are the perfect blend of tart cranberries and zesty orange, creating a delightful treat for breakfast or as a snack. Bursting with flavor, these light and fluffy muffins are ideal for cozy mornings or festive gatherings. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up a batch that will have everyone coming back for more. Enjoy them warm with butter or on their own—each bite is a taste of happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup milk (whole or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and orange zest until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in cranberries.
- Spoon batter into the muffin tin and bake for 20-25 minutes 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 (60g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg