Description
Cranberry Muffins with Orange Zest are a delightful treat that combines sweet-tart cranberries with zesty orange flavor. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, these muffins are simple to make and will fill your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or freeze for later cravings. These muffins are not just a recipe; they’re a little piece of joy that can brighten any moment.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (thawed and drained)
- Zest from 1 organic orange
- ¼ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, milk, eggs, and orange zest until smooth.
- Gently fold in the cranberries into the wet mixture.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Spoon the batter into prepared muffin tins and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg