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Cranberry Orange Muffins with Greek Yogurt Recipe

Cranberry Orange Muffins with Greek Yogurt Recipe

4.7 from 17 reviews

These Cranberry Orange Muffins with Greek Yogurt are a delightful blend of tart cranberries, zesty orange, and creamy Greek yogurt. Perfect for a wholesome breakfast or a satisfying snack, these moist and flavorful muffins are sure to brighten your day.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

Additional:

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (halved if large)
  • optional coarse sugar for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or nonstick spray.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Prepare wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugars, Greek yogurt, oil, orange juice, and zest.
  4. Combine and fold: Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients, mix until just combined, then gently fold in cranberries.
  5. Fill muffin cups: Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, topping with coarse sugar if desired.
  6. Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool and serve: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw before baking.
  • For added flavor, mix in ½ teaspoon of vanilla or almond extract.

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