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Cranberry Orange Muffins with Streusel

Deliciously moist muffins bursting with tart cranberries and zesty orange, topped with a crunchy streusel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk can substitute with milk and vinegar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries can use frozen
Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Method
 

Prepare the Muffin Batter
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and orange zest until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the cranberries.
Make the Streusel Topping
  1. In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, softened butter, and cinnamon. Mix until crumbly.
Bake the Muffins
  1. Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  2. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over each muffin.
  3. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. They also freeze well for up to 3 months.

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