Cranberry Orange Muffins
Cranberry orange muffins are a delightful morning treat that combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the zesty brightness of orange. Perfectly fluffy and bursting with flavor, these muffins are easy to make and will fill your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma. Ideal for breakfast or as a snack, they promise to bring joy to your table and smiles to your family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, melted butter, orange zest, and juice until frothy.
- Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients; stir gently until just mixed.
- Fold in cranberries carefully.
- Fill muffin cups three-quarters full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool for 5 minutes in the tin before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg