Cinnamon Orange Muffins
Brighten your mornings with these irresistibly fragrant Cinnamon Orange Muffins, a perfect balance of warm spice and citrus zest! Infused with freshly squeezed orange juice, vibrant orange zest, and a hint of ground cinnamon, these muffins deliver a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Their tender, moist texture comes from a harmonious blend of milk, melted butter, and vanilla, while their lightly sweetened crumb is ideal for a cozy breakfast or a midday treat. Quick and easy to make with just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe yields 12 muffins that bake to golden perfection in under 20 minutes. Perfectly portable and bursting with warm, zesty goodness, these muffins pair beautifully with a cup of coffee or tea, making them an irresistible addition to your breakfast lineup or brunch table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.5 cups Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 cups Milk
- 0.25 cups Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Add the orange zest to the dry ingredients and stir to combine evenly.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes in the tin. Then transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. These muffins pair beautifully with a cup of tea or coffee.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2070 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.0 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.3 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 360 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 2243 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 349.0 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 157.7 g | ||
| Protein | 36.3 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 583 mg | 12% | |
*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.
