Cranberry Orange Soft Morning Muffin Squares
Delightful muffin squares with tangy cranberries and zesty orange, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a square baking pan (9×9 inches) with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and orange zest.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries carefully.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
For a nutty crunch, consider adding half a cup of chopped walnuts or pecans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg