Description
These festive muffins combine tangy cranberries and sweet orange zest, creating a delightful and easy-to-make treat perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat/gluten-free flour)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen)
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar/honey)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs (or flaxseed egg/applesauce)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the baking pan by lining it with paper liners or greasing it.
- Mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar) in a large bowl.
- Add the wet ingredients (eggs, melted butter, orange juice, and zest) to another bowl and whisk until combined.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and stir gently to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the cranberries carefully.
- Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
- Enjoy warm or as a delicious snack throughout the day.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to keep muffins fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bakery, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: muffins, cranberry orange, holiday baking, easy recipe