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Cranberry Orange Breakfast Muffins

Delicious Cranberry Orange Breakfast Muffins for Cozy Mornings

These Cranberry Orange Breakfast Muffins blend citrus flavors with tart cranberries, perfect for a cozy breakfast experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • muffin tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour gives the muffins structure and lightness
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries roughly chopped; adds a tart burst of flavor
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder helps the muffins rise
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda balances the acidity of the cranberries
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances all flavors
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar sweetens the mix
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed; adds moisture and caramel flavor
  • 1 large egg helps bind the ingredients
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil keeps muffins moist
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances sweetness
  • 1 cup orange juice freshly squeezed if possible
  • 1 zest orange adds concentrated citrus aroma
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional; warm spice that complements flavors

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and optional cinnamon.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then add vegetable oil, vanilla extract, orange juice, and zest and whisk until smooth.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently, being careful not to overmix.
  • Fold in the cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  • Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg
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