Description
These delightful muffins combine tart cranberries, citrusy orange zest, and crunchy pecans for a perfect breakfast or snack. Easy to make and irresistibly tasty!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease or line muffin tins.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat melted butter with eggs until smooth. Stir in orange juice and zest.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Carefully fold in cranberries and pecans.
- Spoon batter into muffin tins about three-quarters full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute pecans with sunflower seeds.
- Experiment by adding spices like cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg