Description
A delightful blend of tart and sweet, these muffins are perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup orange juice
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Whisk together the melted butter, eggs, orange juice, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the cranberries and orange zest.
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly. Spoon the batter into each muffin cup, filling them about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
You can experiment with gluten-free flour and other healthy alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg