These Cranberry Orange Muffins with Greek Yogurt are a delightful combination of tart cranberries, zesty orange, and creamy Greek yogurt. Perfect for a breakfast treat or a snack any time of day.
Author:nadia
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:12 muffins 1x
Category:Breakfast
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
2cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
1/2cup granulated sugar
1/4cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2cup orange juice (fresh preferred)
1/3cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon orange zest
Mix-ins:
1 1/2cups fresh or frozen cranberries (halved if large)
Instructions
Preheat the oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C) and prepare muffin tin.
Prepare dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
Mix wet ingredients: Whisk sugars, eggs, yogurt, orange juice, oil, and zest in another bowl.
Combine: Mix wet ingredients into dry until just combined. Fold in cranberries.
Bake: Divide batter into muffin cups and bake for 18–22 minutes until done.
Cool: Let muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then cool on a rack.
Notes
For added crunch and sweetness, sprinkle coarse sugar or chopped nuts on top before baking.
These muffins stay moist thanks to the Greek yogurt and can be stored at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerated for up to 1 week.