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    Published: Mar 6, 2023 · Modified: Jul 14, 2023 by DJ · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    Vegan Cranberry Orange Muffins with Streusel

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    Summery & Delicious Crumble Muffins

    If you love your muffins to be fruity and crumbly, you'll adore these vegan cranberry orange muffins which are topped with a simple streusel which makes such a big difference to the taste and texture. You've got to try these!

    If you love orange-flavoured treats, be sure to see my 4-ingredient chocolate orange macadamia nut clusters and vegan orange poppy seed cake which just went up on the blog.

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    Ingredients For This Recipe

    An overhead shot of the ingredients that you will need to make my cranberry orange muffins.
    • All-purpose flour
    • Brown sugar
    • Vegan butter - softened for the crumble mixture.
    • Ripe banana - the egg replacer for this recipe.
    • Granulated sugar
    • Soy milk
    • Apple cider vinegar - really helps create a fluffy texture.
    • Vegetable oil
    • Vanilla extract
    • Zest of 1 medium orange
    • Freshly squeezed orange juice - gives the muffins some juiciness.
    • Baking powder
    • Salt
    • Fresh or frozen cranberries - I used fresh ones.
    Three vegan cranberry orange muffins on a plate. They have burst making red patterns on top of the muffins.

    How To Make Cranberry Orange Muffins

    Step-By-Step Instructions

    For the full method and ingredient amounts, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Cupcake liners greased with vegetable oil.

    1: Grease twelve cupcake liners tins with oil.

    The streusel topping inside a plastic container.

    2: Make the cinnamon streusel. Set aside.

    The wet ingredients combined inside a pyrex mixing bowl.

    3: Combine the wet muffin batter ingredients inside a large bowl.

    The dry ingredients have been folded in.

    4: Fold in the dry ingredients.

    The frozen cranberries have also been folded in now.

    5: Add the cranberries and fold one more time.

    The muffin batter has been poured into the greased liners.

    6: Pour the orange muffin batter into the cupcake liners.

    Streusel has been sprinkled on top the cake batter.

    7: Top with streusel and bake.

    Three baked vegan cranberry orange muffins cooling down on a white plate.

    8: Let the muffins cool and serve.

    Tips For Making Cranberry Orange Muffins

    Don't Over Mix The Muffin Batter

    Doing this will cause the muffins to be dense and to bake unevenly. Fold the batter gently until all the dry ingredients have been combined.

    Check The Doneness

    You can see whether the muffins are ready by poking a toothpick or skewer into the centre. If it comes out clean, they're ready.

    Cool On A Wire Rack

    This will prevent condensation from building up inside the muffin tin. This will make the muffins soggy and we don't want that.

    Customisations & Substitutions

    • Use a different fruit. Not everybody likes cranberries. You can substitute them for similar fruits such as, raspberries or even cherries. Choose a fruit that you love!

    Why You Will Love These Muffins

    • They're light and fluffy.
    • The flavours are summery and fruity.
    • Each muffin has a crumble topping.
    • They make a great snack at any time of the day.
    • These treats are fully vegan and dairy free.
    A close up shot of a puffy, larger muffin. Lots more in the background.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Should I cook my cranberries before baking?

    No. This will make your muffins soggy. Add the cranberries to the muffin batter whole and let them burst naturally in the oven.

    Can I use dried cranberries?

    Substituting in dried cranberries isn't a good idea. They aren't juicy like the fresh and frozen varieties and they will taste quite strange inside muffins due to their texture. They are best used in things such as, salads.

    How To Store These Cranberry Muffins

    Store the muffins for up to 3-4 days inside an airtight container.

    An angled shot showing a bunch of cranberry orange muffins revealing all the detail on top of them.

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    Vegan Cranberry Orange Muffins with Streusel

    These quick and easy vegan cranberry orange muffins are fluffy and so yummy. The two fruits work so well together. I think you'll love them!
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Bakes
    Cuisine: Cranberry Orange Muffins
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 Muffins
    Author: DJ

    Ingredients

    For the streusel topping:

    • 30 g all-purpose flour
    • 25 g brown sugar
    • 1.5 Tablespoons vegan butter softened

    For the muffin batter:

    • 1 large ripe banana (mashed)
    • 180 g granulated sugar
    • 240 ml soy milk
    • 2.5 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
    • 75 ml vegetable oil
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Zest of 1 medium orange
    • 50 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
    • 275 g all-purpose flour
    • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 120 g fresh or frozen cranberries

    Instructions

    Preparation:

    • Preheat your oven to 200 Celsius (392F).
    • Line a 12-hole or two 6-hole muffin trays with cupcake liners and grease each of them with oil. Set aside.

    Make the streusel:

    • In a small bowl, combine the flour and sugar.
    • Use your hands to press the vegan butter into the flour and sugar until a crumbly streusel forms. Set aside in the fridge while you make the muffin batter.

    Make the muffin batter:

    • To a large bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, sugar, soy milk, apple cider vinegar, oil, vanilla, orange zest and orange juice.
    • Fold in the flour, baking powder and salt. Don’t over-mix. When most of the flour has been mixed in, fold in the cranberries.
    • Pour the muffin batter equally into the cupcake liners, then top each with some of the streusel.

    Bake the muffins:

    • Bake the cranberry orange muffins in the centre of your oven for 25 minutes. They should be golden brown, and a skewer should come out clean.
    • Let them cool in the trays for 10 minutes, then on a cooling rack until fully cool.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Dried Fruit says

      July 15, 2023 at 3:57 pm

      5 stars
      These cranberry muffins look absolutely delicious! If you're wondering how to store them for later enjoyment, check out our website at https://dryfruitshop.co.uk/ for tips and explore our range of premium dried fruits. They make a perfect addition to your muffins or any other culinary creations. Happy baking and snacking!

      Reply
      • DJ says

        July 23, 2023 at 1:33 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Sue says

      March 15, 2023 at 7:11 pm

      5 stars
      Love muffins with streusel

      Reply
    3. Anonymous says

      March 07, 2023 at 2:39 pm

      Looks great 👍

      Reply

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