Description
Cranberry-Orange Pecan Delight Muffins blend zesty citrus notes with tart cranberries and rich pecans for a memorable breakfast treat. Homemade magic emerges from simple ingredients, promising sweet comfort with each delightful bite you savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup cranberries
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Flour Base:
- 2 ⅓ cups almond flour
- ⅓ cup coconut flour
Liquid and Flavor Ingredients:
- ½ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- ½ tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 175°C (350°F) and line a 12-cup muffin tray with paper liners, ensuring easy release and clean removal of muffins.
- Create a smooth, homogeneous wet mixture by vigorously whisking eggs, pure vanilla extract, liquefied coconut oil, golden honey, freshly squeezed orange juice, and fragrant orange zest in a spacious mixing bowl until thoroughly integrated.
- Gradually incorporate baking soda into the liquid mixture, then delicately fold in almond flour and coconut flour, stirring until just combined without overmixing to maintain a light, tender texture.
- Gently introduce whole fresh cranberries and roughly chopped pecans into the batter, using a spatula to distribute ingredients evenly and prevent clumping.
- Carefully distribute the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately 3/4 full to allow proper rising during baking. For enhanced visual appeal, strategically place a few additional cranberries atop each muffin.
- Place the muffin tray in the preheated oven and bake for 22-27 minutes, periodically checking doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center – it should emerge without raw batter clinging to it.
- Remove from oven and allow muffins to rest in the tin for 15-20 minutes, enabling them to set and cool slightly before transferring to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature.
Notes
- Ingredient Flexibility: Swap almond and coconut flour with gluten-free alternatives or whole wheat flour based on dietary needs and pantry availability.
- Zest Magic: Fresh orange zest intensifies citrus flavor, enhancing the muffins’ aromatic profile and providing a bright, tangy undertone.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Prepare batter night before and refrigerate, then bake fresh in the morning for quick, delicious breakfast treats.
- Storage Solution: Keep muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or freeze up to 2 months for extended enjoyment.
- Texture Tip: Avoid overmixing batter to maintain light, tender muffin texture and prevent dense, tough results.
- Nutrition Boost: Cranberries and pecans offer powerful antioxidants, healthy fats, and additional protein, transforming these muffins into a nutritious snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg