Cranberry Orange Muffins
Devashish
These irresistible Cranberry Orange Muffins combine tart cranberries with bright citrus notes for the perfect breakfast treat. Ready in just 30 minutes, these light and tender muffins pack only 160 calories each while delivering a delightful sweet-tart flavor profile.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Servings 12
Calories 160 kcal
Muffin Batter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 orange zest from 1 orange
- 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup oil vegetable or canola oil
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh cranberries halved (cut before measuring)
Orange Glaze
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2-1 teaspoons fresh orange juice
- 1 pinch orange zest optional
Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a standard muffin tin with liners, or spray with cooking spray.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl add sugar and orange zest and stir well to combine. Add flour, salt, and baking powder and stir. Set aside.
Mix wet ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil, eggs, orange juice, and vanilla.
Combine: Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Fold in the halved cranberries.
Spoon batter into prepared muffin pan and bake for 20-26 minutes.
Glaze: In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest. Whisk until smooth. Add more juice if needed to thin, or powdered sugar to thicken. Drizzle glaze over cooled muffins.
Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 159mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg
Keyword breakfast pastries, citrus baked goods, holiday muffins, seasonal baking, tangy breakfast treats