Description

Start your day with these delightful cranberry orange muffins, bursting with tangy cranberries and sweet citrus flavors. Topped with a crunchy streusel, these muffins are the perfect blend of texture and taste. Whether enjoyed fresh or stored for later, they are sure to become a favorite in your breakfast rotation. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they’re perfect for brunch gatherings or as a mid-day snack.

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
Zest of 1 orange
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (do not thaw)
For Streusel: 1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp cinnamon
3 tbsp cold unsalted butter

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, mix milk, melted butter, eggs, and orange zest until smooth.
Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and add cranberries.
For the streusel topping, mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly.
Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter and sprinkle generously with streusel.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick inserted should come out clean.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg