Ingredients
For the Muffins:
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 cup orange juice
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cranberries (fresh or dried)
Optional:
Powdered sugar for dusting
Orange glaze
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tray.
2. In a bowl, mix ricotta, sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla.
3. Add orange zest and juice, mix well.
4. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
6. Fold in cranberries.
7. Divide batter into muffin cups.
8. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and set.
9. Let cool before serving.
Notes
Use fresh orange zest for best aroma.
Do not overmix batter.
Add glaze for extra sweetness.
Store in airtight container up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
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