Cranberry Orange Muffins
Bright and flavorful cranberry orange muffins that capture the perfect balance of tartness and sweetness, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk it lightly to ensure even mixing.
- In another bowl, mix together melted butter, buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, zest of 1 orange, and juice of 1 orange until well combined.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently fold in cranberries.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking for added crunch. Frozen cranberries can be used directly without thawing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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