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Cranberry Orange Muffins

Moist Cranberry Orange Muffins for a Bright Morning Boost

Enjoy these Cranberry Orange Muffins, a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors for a refreshing breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups plain flour or whole wheat for a healthier twist
  • 2 tsp baking powder essential leavening agent
  • ½ tsp baking soda helps with browning
  • ¾ tsp ground cinnamon infuses warmth
  • 1 tsp salt balances sweetness
  • 2 cups cranberries dried, fresh, or frozen
  • 1 cup white sugar or brown sugar for richer flavor
  • ½ cup neutral oil e.g., avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unfed sourdough discard
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 1½ tbsp grated orange peel
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 large eggs
For the Orange Glaze
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar for sweetness
  • 2 tbsp orange juice for vibrant flavor

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine oil, sugar, orange peel, eggs, sour cream, orange juice, vanilla extract, and sourdough discard.
  4. Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in cranberries until evenly distributed.
  6. Fill muffin tin liners to the top and bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce to 350°F (176°C) and bake for 15-18 minutes.
  7. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. For the glaze, mix confectioners' sugar and orange juice until smooth and drizzle over the cooled muffins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To avoid overmixing, gently fold ingredients together and consider freezing leftovers individually.

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