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Cranberry Orange Muffins with Streusel

Deliciously moist muffins bursting with tart cranberries and zesty orange flavor, topped with a crunchy streusel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk or milk with vinegar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries or frozen
Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Method
 

Prepare the Muffin Batter
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and orange zest until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in cranberries.
Make the Streusel Topping
  1. In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cold butter, and cinnamon.
  2. Use a fork or your fingers to mix until crumbly.
Bake the Muffins
  1. Divide the muffin batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin.
  2. Sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin.
  3. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  4. Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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