Description
Cranberry Orange Muffins with Streusel Topping are a delightful breakfast treat, perfect for any occasion. The tartness of fresh cranberries combined with zesty orange creates a burst of flavor that will brighten your morning. Whether you’re hosting a holiday brunch or enjoying a cozy weekend at home, these muffins are both easy to make and incredibly versatile. The fluffy muffin base topped with a crunchy streusel makes them irresistible. Plus, they store well, making them an excellent option for meal prep. Indulge in these moist, flavorful muffins and elevate your breakfast game!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
- 1 ½ cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a small bowl, mix together the streusel topping ingredients: flour, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients—flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients—egg, sugar, Greek yogurt, orange juice, canola oil, and orange zest until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Toss cranberries with flour to prevent sinking and fold them into the muffin batter.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full and top with streusel and reserved cranberries.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg