Easy Fluffy Cranberry Orange Muffins For Breakfast

These Cranberry Orange Muffins are perfect soft and fluffy and perfect for a breakfast treat or anytime snack! Easy ingredients and an easy recipe!

As you all know, I absolutely love muffins. They are like cake for breakfast, and there are so many different kinds you can make! I am obsessed with these cranberry orange muffins, the citrus and tangy flavors combined is so good and delicious with your morning coffee or tea!

What are cranberry orange muffins?

They are muffins made with fresh or frozen cranberries and orange zest. The combination of flavors is like a burst of citrusy tartness in your mouth with each bite.

What ingredients do you need for these cranberry orange muffins?

• 1 3/4 cups fresh Cranberries 
• 2 tbsp orange zest 
• 1 Egg 
• 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder 
• 1/2 tsp Baking soda 
• 2 cups Flour + 1 tablespoon for cranberries 
• 1 cup Granulated sugar 
• 1 tsp Salt 
• 3/4 cup Orange juice 
• 2 tbsp Butter 

Streusel topping 

• 1 ¼ cup flour 
• ½ cup light brown sugar tightly packed 
• ⅓ cup sugar  
• ¼ teaspoon salt 
• 6 Tablespoons butter, melted  

Glaze

• 2 cups powdered sugar  
• 2 tablespoons Milk 
• 1 tablespoon orange zest  

You won’t need any whole-wheat flour, coconut oil, greek yogurt, vanilla extract, or sour cream for this delicious muffin great recipe.

Where can you serve these cranberry muffins?

These easy Cranberry Orange Muffins are perfect for having with your morning coffee or tea. These orange cranberry muffins can also be served as an afternoon snack, a brunch dish, or even as dessert!

They’re great to bring to a party or any kind of gathering too. They are fun for Christmas morning or and the holiday season. Honestly these festive cranberry orange muffins are great for any time of year!

They are a great moist muffin with juicy cranberries and orange flavor. Check out the printable recipe card for this easy muffin recipe.

These tender muffins really pop with the addition of fresh orange zest and will become one your favorite recipes!

How do you make them?

1. Using your hands or a pastry blender, mix the softened butter with the dry ingredients.  
2. Add egg and the orange juice and mix.  
3. Toss the cranberries in a tablespoon of flour. 
4. Fold the cranberries into the batter. 
5. Scoop batter into a muffin liner 3/4 the way full. 
6. In another mixing bowl, add the streusel dry ingredients and mix. 
7. Drizzle the melted butter over the mixture and using a fork, work the mix and the butter together until clumps form. 
8. Spoon the streusel onto the top of the muffin batter. 
9. Bake at 400°f for 20 minutes until muffins are fully cooked and a toothpick is dry when you insert it into the center of the muffin.  
10. While the muffins are cooking, mix the powdered sugar, milk and orange zest.  
11. Let muffins cool before drizzling with glaze. 

Can you freeze these muffins?

Yes! These Cranberry Orange Muffins freeze very well. Once cooled, place them in a freezer-safe container or bag and store for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, allow the muffins to thaw out and then warm them up in the microwave for 30 seconds before serving.

The tart cranberries makes these bakery-style muffins so good! The streusel topping on the top of the muffins rally gives these fluffy muffins a delicious flavor. This is the most perfect cranberry orange muffins recipe with the best bright citrus flavor making is the perfect muffin for busy mornings.

What are some helpful tips for making the best cranberry orange muffins?

• Make sure to measure the ingredients correctly.

• Use fresh cranberries for a better flavor.

• Don’t overmix the batter or you will have tough muffins.

• Let your muffins cool before adding the glaze.

• Freeze any extra muffins so they stay fresh and moist longer!

If you are looking for a full list of fun and delicious sweet breakfast recipes be sure to check out this list –> The Best Sweet Breakfast Recipes

Yield: 12 muffins

Easy Fluffy Cranberry Orange Muffins For Breakfast

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

These amazing cranberry orange muffins have a delicious tart and citrusy flavor!

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Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• 1 3/4 cups Cranberries, fresh
• 2 tbsp orange zest
• 1 Egg
• 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
• 1/2 tsp Baking soda
• 2 cups Flour + 1 tablespoon for cranberries
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 tsp Salt
• 3/4 cup Orange juice
• 2 tbsp Butter
• Streusel topping
• 1 ¼ cup flour
• ½ cup light brown sugar tightly packed
• ⅓ cup sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 6 Tablespoons butter, melted
• Glaze
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 1 tablespoon orange zest

Instructions

1. Using your hands or a pastry blender, mix the softened butter with the dry ingredients.  
2. Add egg and the orange juice and mix.  
3. Toss the cranberries in a tablespoon of flour. 
4. Fold the cranberries into the batter. 
5. Scoop batter into a muffin liner 3/4 the way full. 
6. In another mixing bowl, add the streusel dry ingredients and mix. 
7. Drizzle the melted butter over the mixture and using a fork, work the mix and the butter together until clumps form. 
8. Spoon the streusel onto the top of the muffin batter. 
9. Bake at 400°f for 20 minutes until muffins are fully cooked and a toothpick is dry when you insert it into the center of the muffin.  
10. While the muffins are cooking, mix the powdered sugar, milk and orange zest.  
11. Let muffins cool before drizzling with glaze. 
12. Enjoy. 

Nutrition Information

Yield

12

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 476Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 44mgSodium 449mgCarbohydrates 89gFiber 2gSugar 56gProtein 5g

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