Cranberry Orange Sourdough Muffins

Bursting with bright, tangy flavors, these Cranberry Orange Sourdough Muffins make the perfect balance of sweet and zesty for breakfast, brunch, or a snack any time of day. Featuring the unique twist of sourdough discard, these muffins have a tender crumb with a delightful complexity, while fresh cranberries and orange zest create a vibrant, citrusy pop in every bite. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this recipe is a great way to reduce food waste while indulging in bakery-worthy treats straight from your kitchen. Serve warm, with a smear of butter, or enjoy them as a grab-and-go snack—either way, these muffins are guaranteed to brighten your day.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 240 grams All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 150 grams Granulated sugar
• 150 grams Fresh cranberries (roughly chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 120 grams Sourdough discard
• 120 milliliters Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 85 grams Unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Orange juice (freshly squeezed)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the tin well.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.

Step 3

Add the chopped cranberries and orange zest to the dry ingredients and toss to coat evenly. This prevents the cranberries from sinking to the bottom of the muffins.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together the sourdough discard, milk, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and orange juice until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 to 3/4 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(988.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2580.8

Total Fat 84.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 418.9mg	0%
Sodium 3358.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 418.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.9g	0%
Total Sugars 167.4g
Protein 44.4g	0%

Vitamin D 108.2IU	0%
Calcium 281.1mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 879.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.1%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 64.1%