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Cranberry Orange Muffins

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Fluffy, bakery-style muffins bursting with fresh orange zest and tart cranberries. Quick, easy, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacking—these muffins deliver nostalgic comfort with every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 blend)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (organic cane sugar recommended)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) full-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) milk (dairy or dairy-free)
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Zest from 2 large oranges (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh orange juice
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) fresh or frozen cranberries (do not thaw if frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sparkling sugar or turbinado sugar (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, Greek yogurt, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice until creamy.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Gently fold together with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Fold in cranberries until evenly distributed.
  6. Divide batter evenly among muffin liners, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle tops with coarse sugar if desired.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  9. Enjoy warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Notes

For gluten-free, use a 1:1 blend. For dairy-free, substitute coconut yogurt and almond milk. Do not overmix batter for fluffiest muffins. Use fresh orange zest for best flavor. Frozen cranberries keep muffins moist—do not thaw before adding. Optional add-ins: nuts, white chocolate chips, or swap berries seasonally. Muffins freeze well for up to 2 months.

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