Description
Savor the delightful combination of tart cranberries, zesty orange, and crunchy pecans in these moist muffins—perfect for breakfast or a tasty snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup chopped pecans (lightly toasted)
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a muffin tin with paper liners or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well mixed.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and combine with milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in cranberries, pecans, and orange zest carefully.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For added flavor, try substituting pecans with walnuts or adding chocolate chips.
- Experiment with spices like nutmeg or cinnamon for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg