Description
Orange Muffins are a delightful treat that fills your home with the irresistible aroma of citrus goodness. These fluffy, moist muffins are bursting with fresh orange flavor, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. With their bright color and zesty taste, they’re sure to impress family and friends. Plus, they’re quick to whip up and customizable with chocolate chips or nuts for an extra twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- Zest of 2 oranges + 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, melted butter, orange zest, and juice until smooth.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry mixture until just combined.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick should come out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg