Cranberry Orange Muffins: Easy Recipe with Streusel Topping
Delicious and easy-to-make cranberry orange muffins topped with a crunchy streusel, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine milk, vegetable oil, and egg until blended.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently fold in cranberries and orange zest.
- In a separate small bowl, combine brown sugar, melted butter, and nuts to make streusel topping.
- Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full with batter and sprinkle streusel topping on each.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a sweeter muffin, increase the sugar.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Muffins, Easy Muffin Recipe, Streusel Topping