15-Minute Cranberry Orange Muffins – Irresistibly Zesty Bliss
A zesty and sweet muffin recipe perfect for cozy mornings or holiday snacks.
- 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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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup butter (melted & slightly cooled)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1/4 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed preferred)
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries (do not thaw if frozen)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Coarse sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Blend the wet ingredients in another bowl until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in cranberries and pecans.
- Spoon batter into muffin tins and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes until golden.
Notes
- Use fresh orange juice for the best flavor.
- Frozen cranberries work well—no need to thaw.
- Optional pecans add a nice crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg