Citrus Orange Cranberry Muffins: The Best Easy Recipe for Cheerful Mornings
Start your day with a burst of flavor from these delightful Citrus Orange Cranberry Muffins, perfect for cheerful mornings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, orange juice, and orange zest.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries gently.
- Divide the batter evenly into the muffin tin.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a touch of sweetness, consider adding a glaze of orange juice and powdered sugar on top.
- Feel free to substitute dried cranberries if fresh ones are unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Citrus, Orange, Cranberry, Muffins, Easy Recipe, Breakfast, Cheerful Mornings