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Cranberry Orange Muffins

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Delightful muffins combining the tartness of cranberries and fresh orange flavors, perfect for any time of the day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • Juice of 1 orange
Fruits
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped Fresh cranberries yield the best flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped cranberries.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
  2. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  3. Allow to cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with butter. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. To keep muffins light and fluffy, avoid overmixing.
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