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Lemon Cranberry Muffins

Delicious and tangy lemon cranberry muffins perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1.5 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the cranberries.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cranberry, Lemon, Muffins
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