These orange muffins are moist, tender, and naturally fragrant from fresh orange juice and zest. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, tea time, or a healthy snack.
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🧾 Ingredients (Makes 12 Muffins)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar (white or light brown)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 large orange
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup yogurt or milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Sugar
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
3️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk:
- Orange juice
- Orange zest
- Oil
- Eggs
- Yogurt or milk
- Vanilla
4️⃣ Combine
- Pour wet ingredients into dry
- Mix gently until just combined
- Do not overmix (this keeps muffins fluffy)
5️⃣ Bake
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups (¾ full)
- Bake 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean
- Cool 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack
🍯 Optional Orange Glaze (Quick)
Mix:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp orange juice
Drizzle over cooled muffins for extra citrus sweetness.
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🥗 Nutrition Information (Per Muffin – Approx.)
- Calories: 190–210 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fat: 9 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Sugar: 12 g
✔ Light & fluffy
✔ Naturally flavored
✔ Kid-friendly
🥜 Allergen & Dietary Information
- Nuts: ❌ None
- Gluten: ✔ Wheat flour
- Dairy: ✔ Yogurt / milk
- Eggs: ✔ Yes
Make it dairy-free: Use plant milk or dairy-free yogurt
Make it whole wheat: Replace half the flour with whole wheat flour
Q & A
Q: Can I use bottled orange juice?
Fresh is best for flavor, but bottled works in a pinch.
Q: Why are my muffins dense?
Overmixing the batter or overbaking are the most common reasons.
Q: Can I make these sugar-free?
Yes. Use coconut sugar or a sugar substitute suitable for baking.
Q: How long do they stay fresh?
- Room temperature: 2 days
- Fridge: up to 5 days
- Freezer: up to 2 months
Q: Can I turn this into a loaf cake?
Yes! Bake in a loaf pan at 170°C (340°F) for 40–45 minutes.
🌟 Pro Tips
- Rub orange zest into sugar before mixing for stronger aroma
- Add a pinch of cardamom for a bakery-style twist
- Serve warm with butter or honey
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