Cranberry, Orange, and Pecan Muffins for a Fresh Morning Treat
These Cranberry, Orange, and Pecan Muffins are a delightful way to start your day, combining the tartness of cranberries with the brightness of orange and the crunch of pecans.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 large orange, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients, then fold in cranberries and pecans.
- Distribute the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let them cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For extra orange flavor, add more zest.
- These muffins can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Orange, Pecan, Muffins, Breakfast