Wild Cranberry Orange Muffins

Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome goodness, these Wild Cranberry Orange Muffins are the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Featuring juicy wild cranberries folded into a tender orange-infused batter, these bakery-style muffins are elevated by the bright aroma of freshly grated orange zest. With ingredients like melted butter and a splash of orange juice, each bite is rich, moist, and utterly irresistible. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a quick breakfast, snack, or holiday brunch centerpiece. Serve warm with a pat of butter, or enjoy on their own for a zesty, fruit-filled treat that’s sure to impress. Whether made with fresh or frozen cranberries, these muffins deliver a burst of seasonal delight in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1.5 cups wild cranberries (fresh or frozen)
• 0.75 cups milk
• 0.25 cups orange juice
• 0.33 cups unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest until well combined.

Step 3

Gently fold the wild cranberries into the dry ingredients to coat them lightly in the flour mixture. This helps prevent them from sinking during baking.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1100.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2398.1

Total Fat 78.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 406.5mg	0%
Sodium 2274.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 392.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.0g	0%
Total Sugars 177.6g
Protein 40.1g	0%

Vitamin D 134.3IU	0%
Calcium 343.8mg	0%
Iron 13.0mg	0%
Potassium 1024.8mg	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: 28.9%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 64.5%