Description
Cranberry Orange Muffins with Streusel are the perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors, making them an irresistible treat for breakfast or snack time. These muffins boast a light, fluffy texture enhanced by zesty orange and juicy cranberries, topped with a delightful crunchy streusel. Ideal for cozy mornings or festive gatherings, they are easy to prepare and will fill your kitchen with a heavenly aroma. Once you taste these muffins, you’ll find yourself coming back for more!
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup melted butter (cooled)
- ½ cup oats (for Streusel)
- ¼ cup brown sugar (for Streusel)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, milk, orange juice, and zest until smooth.
- Fold in cranberries gently into the wet mixture.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients using a spatula until just mixed; avoid over-mixing.
- In a small bowl, mix oats and brown sugar for the streusel topping; sprinkle over each muffin.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; let cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg