These tangy and sweet cranberry-orange muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack. The fresh cranberries add a burst of tartness while the orange zest provides a citrusy aroma.

These tangy and sweet cranberry-orange muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack. The fresh cranberries add a burst of tartness while the orange zest provides a citrusy aroma.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cranberries fresh, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon orange zest freshly grated
- 1 egg large, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with muffin liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in the cranberries and orange zest until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine the orange juice, milk, vegetable oil, and egg.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Yum! Made these for my book club, and everyone loved them! Will definitely be my go-to recipe.
I think muffins should’ve chocolate in them, not cranberries.
Real easy to follow! My batch came out perfect and I never bake!
These muffins are delicious! The perfect balance of sweet and tart. Will make again for sure!
Why would anyone put fruit in muffins? Just weird.
I love fruit in muffins! Cranberries and orange make a great combo. Can’t wait to try this recipe!
I still don’t understand why you need orange juice AND zest. Seems excessive!
Orange juice gives moisture, while the zest adds flavor. They each do their own thing! No excess here!
But isn’t it just a bit too much? Couldn’t you just use one? Don’t get it.
I don’t know, my muffins turned out super dry. Maybe I should’ve added more milk?
Cranberry-Orange?! No thanks! But they smell nice, I guess.
I totally get it! Cranberries and oranges might not be everyone’s jam. But have you tried them with a bit of butter? It changes everything!
These was good, but I used frozen cranberries and they got mushy. Next time I’ll try fresh!
Great recipe but my kids didn’t like the cranberries. Guess they’re just picky eaters.