Cranberry Orange Muffins
These delightful muffins combine the vibrant flavors of fresh oranges and tart cranberries, making them perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 oranges orange zest
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 large eggs Room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Main Ingredients
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries Do not thaw if using frozen
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare your muffin pan by lining it with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, combine the granulated sugar and orange zest. Mix them for about one minute.
- Add the wet ingredients: Pour in the milk, vegetable oil, orange juice, eggs, and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries carefully.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each cup about ¾ full.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the muffins in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and consider adding nuts or spices for variations.