Description
Cranberry Orange Muffins are a delightful fusion of tart cranberries and zesty oranges, perfect for brightening your breakfast or elevating your afternoon snack. These moist and fluffy muffins not only tantalize your taste buds but also fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that invites everyone to indulge. Made with simple ingredients, they are quick to prepare, making them ideal for busy mornings or festive gatherings. Plus, their freezable nature ensures you can enjoy these treats whenever the craving strikes! Whether enjoyed plain or dressed up with cream cheese or fruit preserves, these muffins are sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- Zest of one orange
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and orange zest until combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in cranberries carefully.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown; a toothpick should come out clean.
- Allow cooling on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg