Best 7 Cranberry Orange Mini Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with these tantalizing Cranberry Orange Mini Muffins, bursting with vibrant flavors and zesty aromas. These bite-sized treats are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, adorned with a glistening orange glaze that adds an extra layer of sweetness and tanginess. The moist and fluffy muffin centers, infused with the tartness of cranberries and the citrusy burst of oranges, create a harmonious balance that will leave you craving more. Whether you're hosting a brunch, preparing a sweet treat for your family, or simply seeking a delightful snack, these mini muffins are sure to be a hit. Our collection of recipes in this article offers variations to cater to different dietary preferences, including gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free options. Embark on a delightful baking journey and create these delectable Cranberry Orange Mini Muffins that will tantalize your taste buds and bring joy to your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ORANGE-CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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The flavors were just like the delicious, tangy McDonald's® orange-cranberry muffins and looked just as pretty! Much better since I put this together with my youngest of 4 kids.

Provided by mommabrox7

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup fresh cranberries
½ cup pulp-free orange juice
1 ½ tablespoons grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 6 large muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Beat sugar and eggs together with a fork or electric mixer until blended. Mix in vegetable oil. Stir in vanilla extract and baking soda. Add flour, cranberries, orange juice, and orange zest and mix up nicely.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each to the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 339.3 mg, Sugar 36.1 g

CRANBERRY ORANGE MUFFINS



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I love the taste of Cranberry, and these muffins are an excellent combination of cranberries and oranges!

Provided by Northern_Reflectionz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cranberries
1 egg
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated orange rind

Steps:

  • Combine dry ingredients.
  • Stir in cranberries.
  • Beat egg, orange juice, oil and orange rind.
  • Add to dry ingredients all at once.
  • Stir just to moisten.
  • Spoon into greased muffin cups.
  • (fill 3/4 full).
  • Sprinkle tops lightly with a bit of sugar.
  • Bake 400F 15-20 mins until lightly browned and firm to the touch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.5, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 186.4, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 14.2, Protein 2.8

EASY CRANBERRY-ORANGE MUFFINS



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This recipe is so easy to make. My family just loves this recipe. Once I bake them they stay around for only a day! I have never found a good recipe for cranberries, but I absolutely love this one. I hope you will too!

Provided by Kaley

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
⅓ cup milk, or as needed
½ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 cup cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 5 cups of a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl until evenly blended. Pour vegetable oil in a 1-cup measuring cup. Add egg and enough milk to fill the cup; stir to combine. Pour oil mixture into flour mixture and mix to combine. Stir in orange juice and orange zest. Fold in cranberries until batter is just combined. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about half way.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.3 calories, Carbohydrate 65.8 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 449.8 mg, Sugar 33.9 g

CRANBERRY-ORANGE MUFFINS



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These cranberry-orange muffins are not overly sweet, and big on flavor. Lots of tart cranberries and sweet orange juice/zest kick the flavor up. Best when made with fresh cranberries, fresh orange juice, and lots of pulp! My family loves them without the glaze, but some of my sweet-toothed friends prefer it with, as the muffins are only slightly sweet on their own.

Provided by Jedimom

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ⅓ cups fresh cranberries
¾ cup orange juice
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup butter, melted, cooled
1 egg
1 orange, zested
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice, or more as needed
1 pinch grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in cranberries.
  • Whisk together orange juice, sugar, melted butter, egg, and orange zest in a separate bowl. Add orange juice mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened; do not overmix. Spoon into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and firm to the touch, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix together powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon orange juice, and orange zest for glaze. Add more orange juice, if necessary, to reach desired consistency. Drizzle glaze over cooled muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 232.3 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

CRANBERRY ORANGE MUFFINS



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These cranberry orange muffins are so simple to fix, my husband and I enjoy one for breakfast almost every morning. -Sara Eichenlaub, Burlington, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups whole wheat flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1-1/2 cups orange juice
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, orange juice and oil until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in cranberries., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill three-fourths full. Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MINIATURE CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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This recipe will give you approximately 40-45 of the most wonderful moist little muffins, mini chocolate chips or grated semi-sweet chocolate can be replaced for the chopped cranberries.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 40-45 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup melted butter (cooled slightly)
2/3 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 cup sugar
6 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease 45 mini muffin tins or line with mini paper liners.
  • For the topping; mix all ingredients together until blended; set aside.
  • Place all muffin ingredienrs except the cranberried in a food processor; PULSE 5 times.
  • Add in the cranberries and process until just mixed.
  • Fill greased or paper-lined tins about two-thirds full, then sprinkle with prepared topping.
  • Bake for about 12-15 minutes for mini muffins.
  • Bake 20 minutes for regular-size muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.5, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 18.4, Sodium 46.6, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 7.9, Protein 1.3

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SAUCE



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Enjoy this savory cranberry-orange sauce ready with just five ingredients and two steps - the perfect accompaniment to your meats.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bag (12 oz) fresh cranberries
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice

Steps:

  • In nonreactive 4-quart saucepan, mix cranberries, sugar, orange peel, water and lemon juice. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until juices start to flow and sugar is dissolved.
  • Increase heat to medium; simmer 6 to 8 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries pop. Stir in liqueur. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until completely cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 0 mg, Sugar 37 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Make sure to use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Frozen cranberries can be used in a pinch, but they will not produce the same vibrant color and flavor as fresh berries.
  • If you don't have a mini muffin pan, you can use a regular muffin pan and just fill the cups about halfway.
  • The muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
  • To reheat the muffins, simply microwave them for a few seconds until they are warmed through.
  • These muffins are a great grab-and-go breakfast or snack. They are also perfect for parties and potlucks.

Conclusion:

These Cranberry Orange Mini Muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are packed with fresh cranberries and orange zest, and they have a moist and tender crumb. Whether you are looking for a quick breakfast, a healthy snack, or a festive dessert, these muffins are sure to please.

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