Description

Cranberry Orange Muffins with Streusel are a delightful and vibrant way to start your day. Bursting with tart cranberries and zesty orange undertones, these muffins are moist, fluffy, and topped with a buttery streusel that adds the perfect crunch. Whether you’re enjoying them for breakfast or as a sweet snack throughout the day, these muffins will impress everyone at your table. They are quick to prepare—taking just about 42 minutes from start to finish—making them ideal for busy mornings or impromptu gatherings. Enjoy the wholesome flavors and delightful aroma of these homemade treats that will brighten any occasion.

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
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
½ cup brown sugar (for streusel)
⅓ cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed (for streusel)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, milk, and orange zest; whisk until blended.
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined. Fold in cranberries.
For the streusel topping, mix brown sugar and flour; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
Fill muffin cups with batter and sprinkle streusel on top.
Bake for 20–22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool for five minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
Calories: 187
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 29mg