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Cranberry Orange Muffins Recipe
Bursting with pops of tart and sweet, these bright and flavorful cranberry orange muffins are sure to be a favorite!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 18 muffins
Calories: 164 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- Zest of one orange
- 2 cups flour
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries cut in half
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, rub the orange zest into the sugar until fragrant.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, and whisk to combine. Toss the cranberries with the flour mixture until coated.
- In a medium bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, oil, eggs, and orange juice.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Scoop into the prepared muffin tin, filling ⅔ full. Bake 15-28 minutes, until golden on top.
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Notes
- STORE. Keep cooled cranberry orange muffins in an airtight container. They will last at room temperature for 3-4 days, in the fridge for 5-7 days.
- FREEZE. Place in a freezer safe bag and store for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
164kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
171mg
(7%)
Potassium
107mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
135IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 171mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 135IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.