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Cranberry Orange Breakfast Muffins

Cranberry Orange Breakfast Muffins for a Zesty Morning Boost

Delightful Cranberry Orange Breakfast Muffins that perfectly balance sweet and tart flavors, ideal for a quick and easy morning boost.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour the foundation for fluffy muffins
  • 1 cup Cranberries fresh or frozen, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensures your muffins rise beautifully
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda works with the acids in cranberries for perfect texture
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt balances the sweetness
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar sweetens and helps achieve golden color
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar packed, adds moisture and flavor depth
  • 1 large Egg binds the ingredients together and adds richness
  • 0.25 cup Vegetable Oil keeps your muffins moist and tender
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract adds warmth and enhances flavors
  • 1 cup Orange Juice freshly squeezed, for vibrant citrus zing
  • Zest of 1 Orange packs a punch of flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon optional, adds a warm spice note

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your muffin tin with paper liners or grease.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix well.
  3. In another bowl, beat the egg, then add oil, vanilla, orange juice, and zest, and whisk until combined.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in the cranberries until evenly distributed.
  6. Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling them about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until golden brown. Use a toothpick to check for doneness.
  8. Cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh cranberries and freshly squeezed orange juice. Respect the cooling time for better texture.

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