Best 2 Easy Cranberry Orange Muffins Recipes

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Calling all muffin lovers! These easy cranberry-orange muffins are a delightful treat that combines the tartness of cranberries with the zesty sweetness of oranges. Made with simple ingredients and bursting with flavor, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. Our collection of recipes includes classic cranberry-orange muffins, gluten-free options, and even a delightful muffin recipe made with a streusel topping. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to create these delicious muffins in no time. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!

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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

SUPER EASY ORANGE CRANBERRY BRAN MUFFINS



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How do you get your family to eat Bran? Make these muffins! They are nice and moist with a great flavor. They freeze really well, just pop 2 in the microwave for 35 seconds. Nice and filling for those mornings when you just dont have time to sit down to breakfast. If you do WW - these are only 1 point each!!

Provided by Pvt Amys Mom

Categories     Breads

Time 28m

Yield 22 Muffins, 22 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups all-bran cereal
2 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 (15 ounce) box krusteaz fat-free orange cranberry muffin mix

Steps:

  • (Krusteaz mixes are on the cake mix aisle, the 15 oz is approx, I do not have a box on hand and just guessed for the recipe).
  • Soak the All Bran Cereal in the water for 5 minutes.
  • Spray muffin tins with Pam.
  • Add the baking powder and the muffin mix to the cereal and mix well.
  • Batter will be thick.
  • Drain the can of cranberries and add the berries to the mix.
  • Drop into muffin tins.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 16-18 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • (Use ONLY the FAT FREE Krusteaz mixes with this recipe- for some reason the regular mixes dont taste as well- they have the orange cranberry, Apple Cinnamon and Blueberry- the blueberry is just as good as the orange cranberry, I have not tried apple cinnam).

Tips:

  • Prep Cranberries Properly: Before using, rinse and sort through the cranberries to remove any stems or debris. If using fresh cranberries, freeze them for 15-30 minutes before chopping. This will make them easier to cut and prevent them from bursting.
  • Zest the Orange Before Juicing: To get the most flavor from your orange, zest it before juicing. Use a microplane or fine grater to remove the outer layer of the orange peel. This will add a bright, citrusy flavor to your muffins.
  • Cream Butter and Sugar Thoroughly: When creaming the butter and sugar together, be sure to do it until the mixture is light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a tender and moist muffin.
  • Fold in Cranberries and Orange Zest Gently: Once you've added the cranberries and orange zest to the batter, fold them in gently with a spatula. Overmixing can result in tough muffins.
  • Fill Muffin Cups Evenly: When filling the muffin cups, be sure to fill them evenly. This will help to ensure that all of the muffins bake evenly.
  • Bake Until a Toothpick Inserted Comes Out Clean: To test if the muffins are done baking, insert a toothpick into the center of one of the muffins. If it comes out clean, the muffins are done. If it comes out with batter or crumbs attached, bake the muffins for a few minutes longer.

Conclusion:

These easy cranberry orange muffins are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're moist, tender, and packed with flavor from the cranberries and orange. Plus, they're easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy muffin recipe, give these cranberry orange muffins a try. You won't be disappointed!

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