Description
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly soft, these cranberry orange muffins are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Bursting with juicy cranberries and fresh citrus flavor, they make a quick breakfast, easy snack, or delightful addition to your list of breakfast ideas and dinner ideas. This easy recipe comes together fast and delivers bakery-style muffins that feel both comforting and fresh—ideal for simple food ideas.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
2 large eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons coarse sugar optional
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time.
4. Stir in orange juice, orange zest, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients into wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
6. Fold in cranberries carefully without overmixing.
7. Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full and sprinkle coarse sugar on top if desired.
8. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack and serving.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins soft and fluffy.
Use fresh orange zest for the most vibrant citrus flavor.
If using frozen cranberries, add them directly without thawing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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