Description
Sweet and tart cranberry orange muffins with crunchy walnuts. Perfect for breakfast or a festive treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (473 ml) flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon orange zest
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C)
- Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the OJ, zest, egg, oil, and vanilla. Slowly add this mixture to the flour mixture.
- Add in the walnuts and cranberries. Mix well, ensuring all ingredients are combined.
- Place muffin liners in the pan and fill each 3/4 full with batter.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- For intensely flavored muffins, use freshly squeezed orange juice instead of store-bought.
- To prevent the cranberries from sinking, toss them lightly with 1-2 tablespoons of flour before adding to the batter.
- Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30