Description
The Best Orange Cranberry Muffins Recipe brings a bright and delightful twist to your mornings, combining sweet cranberries with zesty orange for a taste sensation that is hard to resist. These moist and fluffy muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick snack. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, they are sure to become a favorite in your household!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk (whole or alternative)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- Zest of 1 orange
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or dried)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix egg, milk, melted butter, orange zest, and orange juice until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in cranberries carefully without overmixing.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling them two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg