Cranberry Orange Muffins
If you love cranberries like I do then these Cranberry Orange Muffins are for you! The perfect muffin for anytime of year, and the perfect way to start your day! These muffins are packed with dried cranberries, fresh orange juice, orange zest, walnuts and for an added pop or flavor, topped with an orange glaze. Just what your breakfast buffet needs! Be the Hostess with the Mostess! Scroll down to see how easy it is to transform these Cranberry Orange Muffins into a lighter (in calories) version.
FREEZES BEAUTIFULLY!
Bake these Cranberry Orange Muffins a day ahead, and store cooled muffins in an airtight container. And you know my motto: MAKE EXTRA! These freeze beautifully! To freeze: Put them on a cookie sheet, place them on the top shelf of the freezer, leave them in until fully frozen. This allows them to be stored in a zip-loc bag without being smashed. Now you have something that even a guest will enjoy! Add fresh fruit and yogurt for a balanced breakfast. TIP: Best if frozen WITHOUT the glaze. Add the glaze once defrosted.
LIGHTER VERSION
You might of already guessed the adjustments that need to be made but here is what I did to make these delicious Cranberry Orange Muffins on the lighter side of calories. I used Splenda instead of granulated sugar and 50% less sugar cranberries. Using fresh orange juice instead of milk also helps with lowering the calorie count. Making the recipe this way…..the muffins will come in at 151 calories (without the glaze). With the glaze it will be 181 calories.
13 CRANBERRY ORANGE RECIPES
I’m sure you’ve noticed by now that the cranberry orange combo is one of my favorites and judging by their popularity they’re yours too! Look below for all my Cranberry Orange Recipes!
- CRANBERRY OATMEAL ORANGE AND SPICE TEA MUFFINS
- CRANBERRY ORANGE CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST BREAD
- CRANBERRY ORANGE DROP BISCUITS
- CRANBERRY ORANGE BAKED OATMEAL
- CRANBERRY ORANGE PINWHEELS
- CRANBERRY ORANGE YOGURT
- CRANBERRY ORANGE PUNCH
- CRANBERRY ORANGE SCONES
- CRANBERRY ORANGE STREUSEL QUICK BREAD
- CRANBERRY ORANGE SWEET ROLL BREAD PUDDING
- CRANBERRY ORANGE PANCAKES
- CRANBERRY ORANGE VINAIGRETTE
- CRANBERRY ORANGE BAGELS
Cranberry Orange Muffins
The perfect muffin for anytime of year, packed with dried cranberries, fresh orange juice, orange zest, walnuts and for an added pop or flavor, topped with an orange glaze.
Ingredients
For the Muffins:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar or Splenda
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
- ¾ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 ½ cups dried cranberries (I used 50% less sugar)
- 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
For the Orange Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
For the Muffins:
Preheat oven to 400°. Line 16 muffin cups or spray cups with non stick cooking spray. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Combine rind, juice, oil, and egg in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Add to flour mixture stirring just until moist. Fold in cranberries and walnuts. Bake for 15 minutes or until the muffins spring back when touched lightly in center. Transfer to a wire rack, pour orange glaze over hot muffins and cool completely.
For the Orange Glaze:
To a medium bowl add the sugar, orange juice and zest. Whisk until combined and smooth.
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These look scrumptious! Thank you so much for always sharing something delicious at Mix it up Monday 🙂 I just saw that you also have a party and I look forward to stopping over and joining in the fun!
Thanks Lisa! I’m so happy you’ll be joining us for the party! 🙂
These look so good. Just the perfect muffin to great the fall!
Hi,
I would love you to join My Sweet Party! i host a themed party every month and beginning of next month I feature my top three favourites. Check it out at
http://meandmysweets.blogspot.se/2012/08/my-sweet-party-august-childhood.html
btw, your blog is wonderful and I’m a new happy follower:-)
Cheers!