Description
Easy and delicious muffins perfect for kids. These cranberry orange muffins are simple to make and a great way to start the day.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped cranberries and orange zest.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw them before adding to the batter.
- You can use orange juice instead of milk for a stronger orange flavor.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg