Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Muffins, a perfect treat for any occasion. These muffins combine the tartness of fresh cranberries with the bright zest of orange, resulting in a light and fluffy texture. Topped with a sweet citrus glaze, they make an impressive addition to your breakfast table or brunch spread. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, these muffins cater to gluten-free diets while remaining irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: beaten egg, milk, vegetable oil, and orange zest.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures by stirring gently until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Fold in chopped cranberries.
- Fill muffin cups about two-thirds full and bake for 18-22 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool briefly before glazing with a mixture of powdered sugar and orange juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg