Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Muffins, a perfect treat for breakfast or a sweet snack. Each muffin is light and fluffy, featuring tart cranberries that contrast beautifully with the bright zest of fresh oranges. Topped with a sweet citrus glaze, these muffins are not only gluten-free but also bursting with flavor, making them a must-try for anyone looking to enjoy a wholesome baked good without gluten.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (containing xanthan gum)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 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 flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine beaten egg, milk, vegetable oil, and orange zest.
- Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in chopped cranberries.
- Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth; drizzle over cooled muffins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 172
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 122mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 24mg