Ricotta Cranberry Orange Muffins: Easy Homemade Delight for All
Deliciously moist muffins combining the richness of ricotta cheese with the tartness of cranberries and the zest of oranges, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- 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
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the ricotta, orange juice, orange zest, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the cranberries.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For an extra touch, add a sprinkle of sugar on top before baking.
- These muffins freeze well, making them perfect for preparing in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Ricotta Cranberry Orange Muffins