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Cranberry orange muffins with golden tops, dried cranberries and orange zest visible, fresh orange slices alongside.

Cranberry Orange Muffins with Orange Zest

Dried cranberries and fresh orange zest make these cranberry orange muffins a 230-calorie breakfast or snack. Ready in 45 minutes and yields 12 muffins.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Soak Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried cranberries 120 g
  • 3/4 cup orange juice 180 ml
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 240 g
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar 150 g
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder 4 g
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3 g
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 g
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil 80 ml
  • 1 orange zested

Method
 

  1. Set oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Let the dried cranberries steep in the orange juice for 10 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt by whisking.
  4. Introduce the egg, vegetable oil, orange zest, and the steeped cranberries along with their orange juice; whisk until the mixture is uniform.
  5. With an ice cream scoop, portion the batter into muffin liners, filling each 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 18–20 minutes.