Description
Cranberry muffins are the perfect blend of tart and sweet, making them a delightful treat for any occasion. Each bite reveals juicy cranberries nestled in a tender, fluffy base, creating an irresistible flavor explosion. Ideal for breakfast or a cozy afternoon snack, these muffins evoke warm memories and festive gatherings, ensuring everyone comes back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ¾ cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or thawed frozen cranberries)
- Zest of 1 orange (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter with milk and egg until smooth.
- Fold in the cranberries and orange zest.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into muffin cups, filling them two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg