Citrus Burst Muffins
Brighten your mornings with these irresistibly moist and zesty Citrus Burst Muffins! Bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh orange and lemon, these muffins are the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Made with a tender buttermilk-infused batter and enriched with aromatic citrus zest and juices, each bite delivers a sunlit explosion of flavor. Topped with a glossy citrus glaze, these muffins make an ideal breakfast, brunch treat, or midday snack. Ready in under 35 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is a crowd-pleaser that will uplift any occasion. Perfect for citrus lovers, these muffins are an absolute must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 0.75 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 0.25 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons citrus juice (orange or lemon, for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, mix the melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, orange zest, lemon zest, orange juice, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients into it. Gently fold the mixture together with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are fine.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and citrus juice in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more powdered sugar (for thicker glaze) or more juice (for thinner glaze).
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins and let it set for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve and enjoy your zesty Citrus Burst Muffins!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
246 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.7 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 211 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 72 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.
