Description
Bursting with tart cranberries and bright orange flavor, these soft muffins are topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel for the perfect sweet crunch. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
For the Muffins
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ¾ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
1 large egg
½ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
¼ cup canola oil
1 tbsp freshly grated orange zest
1 ½ cups cranberries (fresh or frozen, divided – reserve ¼ cup for topping)
1–2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for tossing cranberries)
For the Streusel Topping
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup granulated sugar
½ tsp cinnamon (or more to taste)
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners and set aside.
Make the streusel topping: In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter with a fork until crumbly. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk egg, sugar, and orange zest. Then whisk in yogurt, orange juice, and oil until pale yellow and smooth.
Combine: Add wet ingredients to dry and whisk until just combined.
Prepare cranberries: Toss 1 ¼ cups cranberries with 1–2 tbsp flour. Gently fold into the batter.
Fill muffin cups: Spoon batter into muffin tin, filling each cup about ⅔ full. Add reserved cranberries to the tops and generously sprinkle with streusel topping.
Bake: Place muffins in oven and immediately reduce temperature to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Reserve a few cranberries to place on top of each muffin for a more attractive presentation.
If using frozen cranberries, no need to thaw—just toss with flour and fold in.
Start checking for doneness at 16 minutes to avoid overbaking.
Muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 2–3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
