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Cranberry Orange Muffins are wonderfully sweet and tart! These quick and easy muffins are a great choice for a simple breakfast treat or a snack.

These Cranberry Orange Muffins are one of my favorites to whip up for a breakfast treat or just for snacking. There’s nothing fancy about them. They’re just really good muffins that I think you’ll love every bit as much as we do!

I like to take full advantage of cranberry season with plenty of cranberry treats. I tend to have lots and lots of cranberries on-hand this time of year, and these Cranberry Orange Muffins are a great way to enjoy the wonderful flavor of those berries.

If you love this flavor combination, try my Cranberry Orange Scones, too. For more fruity muffin recipes, try Apple Cinnamon Muffins, Raspberry Pistachio Muffins, and Quick & Easy Blueberry Muffins next!

This is a very simple muffin recipe made with simple ingredients. You’ll start with some basic baking ingredients that you’re very likely to have on-hand. Just add cranberries and some orange zest and juice for lots of amazing flavor. See the recipe card at the bottom of this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions. Here are some notes about the ingredients you’ll need to make these cranberry orange muffins.

If you don’t have access to fresh or frozen cranberries, dried cranberries can be used. They have a tart flavor similar to their fresh counterparts, but they also tend to be a bit sweeter. You’ll also need to use fewer of them in the batter. Reduce the amount by a quarter or a third.

You can mix them into the batter just as they are, or you can plump them up a bit first with hot water. The quickest way to do this is to place the dried cranberries in a microwave-safe bowl and fill with water just to cover them. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds or so, then let them sit for about 5 minutes.

As with most muffins, these mix quickly and easily. There’s nothing unusual here if you’re familiar with the Muffin Method. You’ll just need a mixing bowl, a mixing spoon, and some measuring cups to go from ingredients to batter in short order.