Cranberry Orange Muffins: A Flavorful Breakfast Treat

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.33 cups fresh cranberries
• 0.75 cup orange juice
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.33 cup butter, melted, cooled
• 1 egg egg
• 1 orange, zested
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange juice, or more as needed
• 1 pinch grated orange zest

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by lining it with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gently stir in the cranberries.
3. In a separate bowl, combine ¾ cup orange juice, white sugar, melted butter, egg, and the zest of 1 orange. Mix into the flour mixture until just moistened; avoid overmixing. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the muffins are lightly browned and firm. Let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for about 20 minutes.
5. While the muffins cool, whisk together confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon orange juice, and a pinch of orange zest in a small bowl. Add more orange juice as needed to achieve your desired glaze consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins.

Nutrition

• Calories: 213 kcal
• Fat Content: 6 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 21 g
• Sodium Content: 232 mg
• Protein Content: 3 g
• Cholesterol Content: 27 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 38 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g