Description
Delightful muffins infused with fresh orange zest and tart cranberries, perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare your muffin tin by greasing it or using muffin liners.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well blended.
- Combine the orange zest, orange juice, eggs, melted butter, and milk in a separate bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together using a spatula.
- Fold in the cranberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool briefly in the tin before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute unsalted butter with vegetable oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: muffins, orange, cranberry, breakfast, baking, fall recipes