Description
Wake up to the sunshine flavor of these Citrus Orange Cranberry Muffins—a quick breakfast treat that’s bursting with tart cranberries, fresh orange zest, and buttery goodness. Perfect for a healthy snack, holiday brunch, or cozy morning treat, these muffins are simple to bake, family-friendly, and freezer-friendly. If you’re looking for breakfast ideas or easy recipes with big flavor, this one’s for you.
Ingredients
1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for topping, optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease lightly.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix the sugar, orange zest, orange juice, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
5. Fold in the cranberries evenly. If using frozen, toss them in 1 tsp flour first.
6. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full and sprinkle tops with coarse sugar.
7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.
Notes
For extra citrus flavor, rub orange zest into the sugar before mixing.
Avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
Use parchment liners or spray the liners to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: easy muffins, breakfast ideas, cranberry muffins, orange muffins, quick breakfast, holiday snack