Blood Orange Muffins

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Brighten your morning with these irresistibly moist and tangy Blood Orange Muffins, a delightful combination of sweet citrus and buttery richness. Infused with fresh blood orange juice and zest, these soft, bakery-style muffins boast vibrant flavors and a stunning natural hue. Balanced with creamy Greek yogurt for a tender crumb, they’re quick to whip up in just 15 minutes and bake to golden perfection in under 20 minutes. Top them with a luscious blood orange glaze for an extra burst of flavor and a touch of elegance. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, these muffins are a refreshing way to showcase seasonal citrus at its finest!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 18 min
• Total Time: 33 min
• Servings: 12 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 0.5 cup Blood orange juice
• 1 tablespoon Blood orange zest
• 0.75 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 2 Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
• 2 tablespoons Blood orange juice (for optional glaze)

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

3. In a medium-sized bowl, mix the melted butter, blood orange juice, and blood orange zest until combined. Add the Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.

4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

5. Use a spoon or ice cream scoop to divide the batter equally among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

7. Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. For the optional glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and blood orange juice in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins and allow it to set for about 10 minutes before serving.

9. Serve and enjoy your homemade blood orange muffins!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (94.5g)

Calories		283
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		9.2 g	12%
	Saturated Fat	5.4 g	27%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		53 mg	18%
Sodium		189 mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate		45.2 g	16%
	Dietary Fiber	0.7 g	2%
	Total Sugars	28.9 g
Protein		5.0 g	10%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		29 mg	2%
Iron		0.9 mg	5%
Potassium		81 mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 985 cal (29.0%%)

Protein: 241 cal (7.1%%)

Carbs: 2170 cal (63.9%%)