Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Citrus Orange Cranberry Muffins, where zesty oranges and tangy cranberries come together in a delightful treat. These muffins are soft, fluffy, and topped with a sweet sugar crunch, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a midday snack. With their cheerful citrus notes and a hint of tartness from cranberries, each bite is like sunshine on your palate. Not only are they easy to prepare, but they’re also freezer-friendly for those busy mornings. Customize them with nuts or chocolate chips for an extra touch of flavor. Bake up a batch today and brighten your day!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 1/2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- additional granulated sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix milk (or buttermilk), orange juice, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in cranberries (frozen can be added directly).
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full and sprinkle additional sugar on top.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg