Description
Enjoy these delightful Cranberry Orange Muffins, a perfect zesty treat for a cozy fall breakfast. They are simple to make and bursting with bright citrus and tart cranberry flavors, bringing a touch of homemade warmth to your morning.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup orange juice (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Add the orange zest. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Gently fold in the chopped cranberries.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- If desired, lightly brush the tops of the muffins with orange juice for extra shine and flavor.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a sweeter muffin, you can add an extra tablespoon or two of sugar to the batter.
- If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw them before adding to the batter.
- You can substitute fresh orange zest with 1/2 teaspoon of orange extract if needed.
- These muffins are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: Approx. 200-250 (varies based on exact ingredients)
- Sugar: Approx. 15-20g
- Sodium: Approx. 150-200mg
- Fat: Approx. 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 1-2g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 9-13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30-40g
- Fiber: Approx. 1-2g
- Protein: Approx. 3-4g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 20-30mg