Description
Experience the delightful burst of flavors with these Cranberry Muffins featuring zesty orange notes. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, these muffins are light, fluffy, and irresistibly aromatic. The combination of tart cranberries and refreshing orange zest creates a symphony of taste that will leave you craving more. Easy to make and visually appealing, they will brighten any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (thawed if frozen)
- Zest of 1 large orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and orange zest; mix well.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Carefully add cranberries and fold until evenly distributed.
- Spoon the batter into muffin cups until about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (65g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg