Description
These Cranberry Orange Muffins with Greek Yogurt are a delightful combination of tart cranberries and bright orange flavor, made moist and tender with the addition of creamy Greek yogurt. Perfect for a breakfast treat or a snack, these muffins are fluffy with a slightly tangy twist and a hint of citrus zest.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup melted butter (or neutral oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (chopped if large)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease each cup lightly to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the plain Greek yogurt, freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Combine: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, gently mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender. Carefully fold in the cranberries.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set perfectly.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen cranberries; if frozen, no need to thaw before adding to batter.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute Greek yogurt and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- To enhance orange flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of orange extract.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins; mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
