Orange muffins that brighten your day with zesty goodness
Delicious orange muffins bursting with citrus flavor, perfect for breakfast or a snack!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, orange zest, and orange juice.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a little more orange zest.
- These muffins can be topped with a light orange glaze if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Orange Muffins, Citrus Muffins, Zesty Muffins