Cranberry Orange Muffins with Streusel
Start your day with these delightful Cranberry Orange Muffins with Streusel! Bursting with the tangy sweetness of fresh cranberries and zesty orange, these moist and fluffy muffins are topped with a buttery streusel for an irresistible crunch. Perfect as a quick breakfast or a sweet snack for any occasion, they fill your kitchen with an inviting aroma that makes baking a joy. With easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is great for both novice and experienced bakers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (or plant-based alternative)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup brown sugar (for streusel)
- â…“ cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed (for streusel)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, milk, and orange zest until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; avoid over-mixing.
- Fold in cranberries carefully.
- For streusel topping, mix brown sugar and flour; cut in cubed butter until crumbly.
- Divide muffin batter into lined muffin cups and sprinkle streusel on top.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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